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Independence Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Revenue | Income; received money |
| Resolution | A formal expression of opinion |
| Effigy | A mocking figure representing an unpopular individual |
| Patriot | An American colonist who was in favor of American independence |
| Writ of assistance | A court document that allows customs officers to enter any location to search for stolen stuff |
| Boycott | The act of refusing to buy items in order to show disapproval or force change |
| Repeal | To cancel an act of law |
| Petition | A formal request |
| Rebellion | A rejection of current laws and authority |
| Propaganda | Information that's used to influence opinions |
| Loyalist | An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and was against America's independence |
| Committee of correspondence | an organization that spread political ideas and information through the colonies |
| Minuteman | A soldier who was ready to fight on a minute's notice |
| Preamble | The introduction to a formal document that often tells why the document was written |