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American Revolution
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tax | a fee you must pay to the government. |
| Representation | the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone |
| Revolution | a fundamental change in how people think about something, change in a society's political system. |
| petition | a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause |
| Boycott | To refuse to buy or use certain goods or services |
| Repeal | officially revoking or withdrawing a law, tax, or other rule |
| Boston Massacre | This event happened when a crowd of protesters threw snowballs and rocks at British soldiers, who then fired into the crowd. |
| Allegiance | the loyalty of a citizen to their government or of a subject to their sovereign. |
| Declaration | A formal announcement |
| Grievance | Complaints |
| Parliament | a legislative body of government |
| Legislature | a group of people who make laws for a country, state, or city |
| Tariff | a tax imposed by the government on goods imported from another country |
| Treason | the act of betraying a country's trust or attempting to overthrow its government. |
| Ratify | To approve a bill, law, or amendment. |
| Inalienable Rights | Rights the government can't take away from you |
| Proclamation | a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance. Ex. 1763 |
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