American Revolution Unit Vocabulary Practice

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revenue = a mocking figure representing an unpopular individual

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False

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An organization that spread political ideas and information through the colonies is a petition.

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False

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To violate is when you disregard or go against.

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True

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To stop one from doing something; prevent is to prohibit.

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True

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Patriots are colonists who supported the British government during the American Revolution.

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False

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propaganda = ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.

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True

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The introduction to a formal document that often tells why the document was written is a petition.

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False

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A petition is a formal expression of opinion.

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True

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Colonial militia volunteer who was prepared to fight at a minute's notice

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minuteman

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court document allowing customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods

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writ of assistance