Colonial Vocabulary

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Colonial Governor

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The person in charge of enforcing the laws in a colony appointed by the king.

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Oppose

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To be against something and try to prevent it.

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Imports

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Goods coming into a country from somewhere else.

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Impose

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To force to accept.

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Parliament

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The law-making branch of Great Britain’s government.

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Representative

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Someone to speak for you on your behalf.

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Colonial Legislature

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A group of people who have the power to make or change laws. They are elected by the colonists and overseen by the governor.

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Exports

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Goods leaving a country.

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Appoint

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To choose or pick someone for a job.