Social Studies Unit 1 Chapter 1 The Founding of the United State

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an area, region, or country that is controlled and settled by people from another country

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colony

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a person from one country who moves or migrates to another country to live

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immigrant

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a government led by a queen or king

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monarchy

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a law making group in Great Britain

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Parliament

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the ability of people to rule themselves and make their own laws

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self-government

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money that people pay to the government

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tax

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a group of armed citizens prepared for military service at any time

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militia

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a formal written request for change, signed by many people

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petition

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the act of overthrowing the government

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revolution

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a government in which people elect representatives to rule for them

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Republic