Ch 10 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Committee of Correspondence

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A local group formed to share political and military information with other committees

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Parley

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A brief truce between enemies so both parties can discuss issues

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Siege

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A military blockade of a city or fortress

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Adopt

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To accept formally

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Allocated

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To give to or assign to

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Campaign

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A military operation

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Veto

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To reject a bill passed by the legislature

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Transport

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To carry or move objects from place to place

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Ad Interim

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A Latin term meaning "for the time between"

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Petition

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A formal, written request to a government to take some action or change a policy