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Britain and Colonies

Britain and its Colonies

QuestionAnswer
Parliament British people elect people to represent them in Government.
Self-government Be able to make your own laws.
Democracy Government in which the people take part.
Tariff A tax on goods brought into the country.
Loyalist Colonists that were loyal to Britain.
Representation Someone acting or speaking on your behalf.
Treason Working against the government.
Public opinion What people think.
Petition Requests for action signed by many people.
Liberty Freedom to make your own laws.
Boycott Refuse to buy goods or services.
Congress A meeting of representatives who have the authority to make decisions.
Repeal To revoke or rescind.
Massacre Killing of people who cannot defend themselves.
Committee of Correspondence Committees set up to write letters to each other to stay informed.
Blockade Using warships to prevent other ships from entering or leaving a harbor.
Continental Congress The first meeting of Congress held on the North American continent.
Rights Freedoms
Minutemen Fighters that could be ready to fight in a minutes' notice.
Patriot Colonists that were against the British.
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