American Revolution Terms

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Boycott

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n./v. Organized refusal to buy goods. "We boycotted the cafeteria until they brought back pizza Fridays!" "BOY + COTT = Boys cutting off tea trade!"

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Representation

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n. Having elected leaders in government. "Like class president voting on field trips for you" "REP = Right to Elect People"

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Stamp Act

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n. 1765 tax on printed paper. "Pay extra for homework paper? No way!" "STAMP = Sneaky Tax Angering Many People"

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Sons of Liberty

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n. Secret protest group. "Like a student council that plans protests" "SOL = Stamp Out Laws!"

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Patriot

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n. Colonist fighting for freedom. "Paul Revere: Original American superhero" "PATRIOT = People Against Tyrannical Rules In Our Town"