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5.2.2 American War
5.2.2 The American Revolution Part 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ally | a nation that is a military partner |
| Treaty | a formal agreement between countries |
| Proclamation of 1763- | an order by King George III of England that blocked colonists from settling land west of the Appalachian Mountains |
| Rebellion | a revolt or an armed uprising |
| Congress | a formal meeting; a lawmaking body |
| Repeal | to cancel or end something |
| Boycott | to refuse to use or buy something |
| Tariff | a tax on imports |
| Massacre | the killing of many people |
| Quarter | to provide lodging or shelter for a person |
| Martial law | military rule |
| Patriot | an American colonist who strongly opposed British Rule. |
| Loyalist | an American colonist who remained loyal to Great Britain |
| Militia | a volunteer army |