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History Words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Alliance | Agreement between countries to aid and support each other |
| Boycott | Refusal to buy goods and services in protest |
| Duty | Import tax |
| Loyalist | Colonists who remained loyal to the King and were opposed to colonial independence. |
| Massacre | A general slaughter of people |
| Militia | Organized body of armed volunteers |
| Monopoly | Company that controls an entire industry or service |
| patriot | Colonists who favored and fought for Independence. |
| Petition | Formal written request to someone in authority that is signed by a group of people. |
| Propaganda | False or misleading information that is spread to further a cause. |
| Repeal | To cancel a bill or law. |
| Salutary Neglect | : British policies of avoiding strict enforcement of its laws over the colonies. |
| Sons of Liberty | Secret group of colonists who organized protests and boycotts of British Policies. |
| Treaty | Formal agreement referencing peace, alliances, trade and/or international relations. |
| Writs of Assistance | Court order that allowed British officials to make searches without a warrant |