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Era 5, Part 1 Notes
Era 5: Revolution and Republic
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7th Grade
11/03/2022

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Rebellion
Definition
Opened, organized, and armed resistance to one's government or ruler
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Speculator
Definition
a person who buys land with the hope of selling it for large profit
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Centralists
Definition
people who believe power should be concentrated in the national government
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Federalists
Definition
people who believe in sharing power between the state and the national government
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Civilians
Definition
people not in the armed forces
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Self-Government
Definition
control of the government by its own citizens
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Decree
Definition
an order that has the force of law
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Duties or Tariffs
Definition
taxes on imported goods
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Garrison
Definition
forts where soldiers are stationed
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Commerce
Definition
the buying and selling of goods and services
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Resolutions
Definition
formal statements of an opinion made by an official group
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Reforms
Definition
changes that result in an improvement
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Delegates
Definition
representatives of a group attending a formal meeting
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Grievances
Definition
complaints
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Repealed
Definition
to recall or do away with a law
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Dictator
Definition
a ruler with absolute power
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Constitution
Definition
a document that establishes, or creates, a government and outlines the laws and principles of government
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Legislature
Definition
the government body that makes laws
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