Bayou Bridges Unit 1 Chapter 1 VocabularyFlashcard

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What is a colony?

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

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What is an immigrant?

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A person from one country who moves to another country to live

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What does the word "monarchy" mean?

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A government led by a queen or a king

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What is a "tax"?

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Money that people pay to the government

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What is a delegate?

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A representative

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What is a militia?

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

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What does the word "petition" mean?

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A formal written request for change, signed by many people

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What does the word "policy" mean?

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An official course of action

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What is a pamphlet?

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A small booklet that includes information or ideas about a single topic

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What does the word "revolution" mean as used in the text?

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The act of overthrowing the government with the hopes of starting a new and different one