Causes of the Revolution Vocab

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American Colonists supporting British Government

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Loyalists

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American colonists fighting for independence from Britain

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Patriots

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Economic theory for wealth from colonies

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Mercantilism

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Remove or cancel an act or law

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Repeal

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Taxation requires voting on those taxes.

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No Taxation without Representation.

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Government of Britain

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Parliament

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Group of patriots behind boycotts and the Boston Tea Party

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Sons of Liberty

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Strong opposition to a policy or action

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Protest

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Citizens volunteering as soldiers in emergencies

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Militia

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Refusal to buy from companies or governments

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Boycott