Declaring Independence

Front

A formal announcement

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declaration

Front

freedom to rely on oneself

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independence

Front

putting an end to a practice or system

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abolition

Front

a person in a position of authority who is cruel and mean to those under him

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tyrant

Front

the colonists who were faithful to the Crown

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Loyalists

Front

the colonists who wanted to overthrow the monarchy

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Patriots

Front

being in agreement with each other and in harmony

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unity

Front

a round of writing that is not the final polished piece

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draft

Front

the right to vote

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suffrage

Front

a form of government where there is a ruling king or queen

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monarchy