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American Revolution
Grade 7 American Revolution Vocabulary Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alliance | agreement between nations or groups to aid and support one other. |
| Blockade | shutting a port or roadway to prevent people or supplies from coming into or leaving an area |
| Boycott | organized campaign to refuse to buy or use certain goods and services |
| Enlist | to sign up for military duty |
| Guerilla | fighter who works as part of a small band to make hit and run attacks |
| Mercenary | soldier who fights merely for pay, often for a foreign country |
| Militia | organized body of armed volunteers |
| Minutemen | colonial militia volunteer who was prepared to fight at a minute’s notice |
| Repeal | to cancel |
| Traitor | person who betrays his or her country or cause and helps the other side |