Chapter 3 vocabulary

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A formal written request to someone in authority that is signed by a group of people

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Petition

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To refuse to buy or use certain goods or services

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Boycott

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To cancel, or remove from law

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Repeal

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A legal document that allowed British customs officers to inspect a ship's cargo without giving a reason.

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Writ of Assistance

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A letter writing campaign that became a major tool of protest in the colonies

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Committee of Correspondence