Unit 4 Vocab- Road to Revolution

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Civilians trained to fight in emergencies.

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militia

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Close association of nations or groups to advance common interests.

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alliances

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Legal documents allowing customs officers to search for smuggled goods.

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writs of assistance

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Refusal to buy items or show support.

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boycott

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Org. using meetings, letters, and pamphlets to spread political ideas in colonies.

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committee of correspondence

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Ideas or info spread to influence opinion

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propaganda

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Companies of civilian soldiers ready to fight on a minute's notice.

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Minutemen

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American colonists loyal to Britain opposing independence

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Loyalists

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American colonists determined to fight for independence

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Patriots

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All humans are born with rights: life, liberty, property.

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natural rights