Vocab for Revolutionary War
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| ally | a person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal.
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| militia | a group of ordinary people who train for battle
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| proclamation | an official public statement
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| commander | the officer in charge of an army
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| liberty | freedom from being controlled by another government
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| boycott | the refusal to buy, sell, or use certain goods
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| correspondence | written communication
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| patriot | a colonist who opposed British rule
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| rebellion | a fight against a government
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| petition | a written request from a number of people
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| smuggling | to import goods illegally
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| quarter | to give people food and shelter
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| repeal | to cancel something such as a law
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| congress | a group of representatives who meet to discuss a subject
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| minutemen | militia with special training...they had to be ready for battle at a minute's notice
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| tax | money that people pay to their government in return for services
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| delegate | someone chosen to speak and act for others
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| protest | an event at which people speak out about an issue
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| massacre | the killing of many people
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