Ch. 6 The Revolution Key Terms Review

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to approve formally, by vote

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Ratify

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the legislative body of England, and, later, Great Britain

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Parliament

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Derogatory term for a person
who lives in, or is from, the U.S.

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Yankee

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an armed but privately owned ship that acts under the authority of a government to participate in warfare; or a sailor on such ship

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Privateer

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Mercenary

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a soldier who is
paid to fight for a country other than
his or her own

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relating to an independent military group that uses methods such as sneak attacks and sabotage

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Guerilla Warfare

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an objection or reason to complain

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Grievances

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an introductory statement that explains the purpose and philosophy of a document, often found at the beginning of a law, contract, or constitution

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Preamble

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an American colonist who supported Britain during the American Revolution.

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Loyalist

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an American colonist who supported the right of the American colonies to govern themselves.

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Patriot