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Schaaf RW (4th)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Repeal | cancel |
| Loyalist | remained loyal to the king |
| Neutral | did not support either side |
| revolution | sudden and complete change |
| Independence | freedom to govern oneself |
| constitution | plan of government |
| legislative branch | writes laws for the state |
| executive branch | carries out the laws |
| judicial branch | decides if the laws are fair |
| commander in chief | leader of all military forces |
| militia | volunteer army |
| turning point | event that causes important changes |
| traitor | person who works to harm his or own country |
| treaty | official agreement between groups or countries |
| republic | free country |
| ratified | approved |
| convention | meeting to vote on the constitution |
| bill of rights | a list of rights and freedoms |
| amendments | changes added to the constitution |
| inauguration | ceremony in which a leader takes office |
| stock | share of ownership in a company |
| stock exchange | a place where people can buy and sell stocks |
| Exports | goods sent from one country to another |
| Imports | goods brought into one country from another |
| Representation | speaking for someone |
| Boycott | refusal to buy goods in order to force the seller to change a rule. |
| Patriots | supported America's fight for independence |
| Liberty | another word for "freedom" |