The Thirteen Colonies

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What is the definition of a colony?

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A territory or region ruled by a distant nation.

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What is a monarchy?

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A government ruled by a king or queen.

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What does the term boycott mean?

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To refuse to buy goods or services in protest

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What is a tariff?

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A tax on imported or exported goods

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Who were the Sons of Liberty?

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A secret organization that protested British rules

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The colonists sent a _________ to King George, requesting a repeal of unfair taxes and laws.

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petition

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The Stamp Act required colonists to

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Pay a tax on all printed materials

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The Intolerable Acts were

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Harsh laws issued to punish the colonists for their protests

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What was George Washington's role in the Revolutionary War?

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He commanded the Continental Army.