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History Chap. 5 Vocab.
Mr. Morelands American History Class at LJHS
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History
8th Grade
10/16/2013

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Alliance
Definition
Agreement between nations; Promise to aid and support one another in times of crisis.
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Militia
Definition
Organized body of armed volunteers
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Duty
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Import tax
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Boycott
Definition
Organized campain; promise not to buy certain goods and services. (Protest)
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Petition
Definition
Formal written request to officials; signed by supporters of the perticular issue.
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Writ of Assistance
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Court order that allows officials to make undefined searches
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Repeal
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Cancel
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Minute Man
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Colonial Militia; ready to fight at a minutes notice
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Blockade
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Shutting down roadway in order to keep people or supplies in or out
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Mercenary
Definition
Soldier who fights for pay, usually from another country
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