Unit 2 -American Revolution (Vocab)

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Boycott

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To refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms

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Convened

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Come together for a meeting; assemble

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Mercantilism

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An economic theory whose goal is building a state's wealth and power by increasing exports and accumulating precious metals in return

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Quarter

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Provide room or lodging to members of the military

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Militia

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A military force made up of ordinary citizens

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Ally

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A nation formally cooperating with another nation, typically for a military purpose

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Patriot

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An American colonist who favored American independence

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Loyalist

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An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

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Grievances

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Formal Complaints

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Tyrant

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A person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable way