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american revolution
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Political Studies
5th Grade
02/01/2011

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Term
alliance
Definition
a formal agreement among groups or individuals.
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delegate
Definition
a representative.
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parliament
Definition
the law making branch of the british government.
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representation
Definition
To have someone speak or act for you.
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treason
Definition
The act of working act of working against one's own government.
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congress
Definition
A formal meeting of government representatives.
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boycott
Definition
To refuse to buy or use goods or services.
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repeal
Definition
To cancel, or undo, a law,
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blockade
Definition
To use warships to prevent other ships from entering or leaving the harbor.
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quarter
Definition
To provide or pay for housing.
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petition
Definition
A signed request made to an official person or organization
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minuteman
Definition
Members of the Massachusetts colony militia who could quickly be ready to fight the British.
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revolution
Definition
A sudden, complete change, such as the overflow of an established government.
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independence
Definition
The freedom to govern on one's own.
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patriot
Definition
A colonist who was against British rule.
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mercenary
Definition
A soldier who serves for pay in the military of a foreign nation.
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campaign
Definition
A series of military actions carried out for a certain goal.
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loyalist
Definition
A person who remained loyal to the British king.
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neutral
Definition
No choosing a side in a disagreement.
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inflation
Definition
A general rise in the prices of goods and services.
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profiteering
Definition
Charging an extra price for a good or service
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veteran
Definition
A person who has served in the military.
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enlist
Definition
To sign up or join.
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turning point
Definition
An event that causes an important change.
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negotiate
Definition
To try and reach an agreement among different people.
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civilian
Definition
A person who is not in the military
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traitor
Definition
A person who acts against his or hers own government.
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abolish
Definition
To end.
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territory
Definition
Land that belongs to a nation but is not a state and is not represented in the national government.
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ordinance
Definition
A law or set of laws.
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