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Vocabulary

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Patriots   Colonial Americans that felt that colonies needed more self-government, and wanted more independence from Great Britain.  
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Loyalists   Colonial Americans who remained loyal to Great Britain even when other colonists were criticizing the government.  
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Revolution   A drastic change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time. Often a revolution results in a change of government.  
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Independence   Freedom from the control or influence of other people or countries.  
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Rights   Something that is guaranteed by a government or a religion.  
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Social Class   Someone’s place in society. Higher classes are traditionally more wealthy and have more privileges.  
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Treason   An action that goes against one’s government.  
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Traitor   Someone who actively works against his or her own government.  
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Propaganda   Misleading information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help  
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Tyranny   An unjustly severe government on the part of any ruler.  
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Boycott   The act of refusing to have dealings with (as a person, store, or organization) usually to express disapproval and hoping for change.  
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Legislature   A group of people elected to make laws.  
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