Revolution & New Nation

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Loyalist

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A person who remained loyal to the British crown during the American Revolutionary War.

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Patriot

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A colonist who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution.

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Correspondence

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Communication by exchanging letters with someone.

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Intolerable

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Unbearable; often used to describe the Intolerable Acts imposed by Britain on the American colonies.

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Olive Branch

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A symbol of peace; refers to the Olive Branch Petition, a final attempt by the colonists to avoid war with Britain.

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Inalienable

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Rights that cannot be taken away or denied.

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Dissolve

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To officially end or disband, such as dissolving a legislative body.

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Boycott

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A protest in which people refuse to buy or use goods and services.

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Federalists

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Supporters of the proposed Constitution, who favored a strong national government.

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Unicameral

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A legislative body with a single chamber.