American Revolution Vocabulary

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Militia

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Military force made up of ordinary citizens.

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Alliance

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Partnership

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Revenue

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Incoming money from taxes or other sources.

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Writ of assistance

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Court document allowing customs officers to enter and search for illegal goods.

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Boycott

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Refuse to buy items to show disapproval.

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Repeal

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To cancel an act or law.

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Rebellion

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Open defiance of authority.

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Propaganda

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Ideas intentionally spread to harm or help a cause.

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Loyalist

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American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and were against American independence.

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Patriot

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American colonist who favored American independence.