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Chapter seven vocab words
Chapter seven vocab words
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Social Studies
5th Grade
03/13/2012

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Term
Ally
Definition
A person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal.
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Boycott
Definition
The refusal to buy, sell, or use certain goods.
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Commander
Definition
The officer in charge of an army.
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Congress
Definition
A group of representatives who meet to discuss a subject.
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Correspondence
Definition
Written communication.
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Delegate
Definition
Someone chosen to speak and act for others.
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Liberty
Definition
Freedom from being controlled by another government.
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Massacre
Definition
The killing of many people.
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Militia
Definition
A group of ordinary people who train for battle.
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Minutemun
Definition
Milita with special training who had to be ready at a minute's notice.
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Patriot
Definition
A colonist who opposed British rule.
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Petition
Definition
A written request from a number of people.
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Proclaimation
Definition
An official public statement.
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Protest
Definition
An event at which people complain about some issue.
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Quarter
Definition
To give people food and shelter.
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Rebellion
Definition
A fight against a governnment.
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Repeal
Definition
To cancel something, such as a law.
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Smuggling
Definition
Importing goods illegally.
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Tax
Definition
Money that people pay to their government in return for services.
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