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Independence vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Minutemen | A group of American Militiamen during the revolution who held responsibility by being ready to fight a insurgents at anytime |
| Petition | To beg for or request that is addressed to a government |
| Conflict | A fight, battle ,or struggle |
| Loyalist | A person who is loyal to a government during a time of revolution |
| Patriot | A person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country with devotion |
| Boycott | To protest a service, item, or business because of one’s doing |
| Preamble | A document that Explains why the constitution was written |
| Effigy | A representation of a person |
| Revenue | The income of a government from taxation or acts |
| Propaganda | Communication that is used to persuade a audience, which sometimes has fiery language |
| Writ of assistance | A court order which allows Soldiers to search people and places for contraband |
| Committee of correspondents | A colonial group organized in 1772 by Sam Adams to inform the people about Great Britain’s harsh acts |
| Rebellion | A armed resistance to a ruler or government |
| Resolution | A intention made after voting or solving a problem |