Understanding Key Revolutionary Terms

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What is a petition?

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A formal request.

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What does it mean to boycott?

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To refuse to buy items to show disapproval.

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What is propaganda?

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Ideas or information spread to harm or help a cause.

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What is a writ of assistance?

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A court document allowing customs officers to search for smuggled goods.

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What is the term for incoming money from taxes or other sources?

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Revenue.

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What is a revolution?

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A significant change in political power or organizational structures.

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What does it mean to tax?

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To impose a financial charge or levy on individuals or entities.

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What is civil disobedience?

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The active refusal to obey certain laws as a form of protest.

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What is a boycott?

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A collective decision to stop using or buying goods from a company or country.

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What is a rally?

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A gathering of people to support a cause or express opinions.