Unit 2 Vocabulary - American Revolution

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American colonists in the cities encouraged local merchants to BOYCOTT British goods.

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To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms

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What is the PARLIAMENT of Britain considered by many colonists?

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The legislative body of the British government

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Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty CONVENED in Boston, planning their next act of defiance.

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Come together for a meeting; assemble

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English parliament believed in the theory of MERCANTILISM, thinking it would be beneficial to both themselves and the colonies.

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An economic theory whose goal is building a state's wealth and power by increasing exports and accumulating precious metals in return

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New York City residents were forced to QUARTER British soldiers in their homes during this time.

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Provide room or lodging to members of the military

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What is the term for a military force made up of ordinary citizens?

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MILITIA

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The Iroquois nation had to choose who would be their ALLY - the British or the French?

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A nation formally cooperating with another nation, typically for a military purpose

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In Boston, PATRIOTS started to gather weapons and stockpile supplies in the case of an invasion.

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An American colonist who favored American independence

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LOYALISTS quickly learned to keep to themselves to avoid gaining unwanted attention from war-hungary colonists

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An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

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What are the GRIEVANCES against King George III?

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Formal complaints.