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Unit 2: USHistorySMS

Unit 2: Causes of the American Revolution

TermDefinition
Alliance Agreement between countries to aid and support each other
Boycott Refusal to buy goods and services in protest
Duty Import tax
Grievance Formal complaint
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
Natural Rights Rights that belong to every human being (not government given rights)
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
Tyranny The abusive use of absolute power and authority by a king
Unalienable Rights Natural Rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
Writs of Assistance Court order that allowed British officials to make searches without a warrant
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