Week 7 American History Vocabulary

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citizens faithful to Great Britain

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loyalist

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organized refusal to buy goods

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boycott

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people chosen to represent or act in place of

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delegate

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closing off of a port

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blockade

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Americans against the British

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patriots

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small army trained to fight in an emergency

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militia

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incoming money from taxes or others sources

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revenue

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The unjust use of government power

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tyranny

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Movement of ideas in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing the rights of the citizen.

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Enlightenment

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Professional Soldier paid to fight for another country

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mercenary