Unit 1 Chapter 1 Vocabulary Bayou Bridges

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revolution

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

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monarchy

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a government led by a queen or a king

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self-government

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

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Colony

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

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immigrant

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a person from one country who moves to another country to have a better life

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delegate

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a representative; someone who is elected or not elected to speak on behalf of the citizens that they represent

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republic

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a government in which people elect representatives to rule for them

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declaration

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a formal statement, usually very official

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Parliament

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A lawmaking group in Great Britain made up of elected and nonelected representatives who govern with the king or queen

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militia

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