U.S. History and Government Terms

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adapted

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to adjust or modify to fit

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colonize

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to build settlements and develop trade in lands that a country controls

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plantations

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a large farm that grows crops for profit

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fortify

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to strengthen

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missionary

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a person sent by a religious organization to convert others to that religion

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tax

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a fee paid to a government for public services

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protest (protested)

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to object to

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revolution

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an action to overthrow a government by citizens or colonists

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Declaration of Independence

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Document declaring U.S. independence from the British Empire, adopted July 4, 1776

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Constitution

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a document that organizes a government and states its powers