20150106 - Vocab VS5a, b, c - Social Studies Flashcards
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Boycott
A
to refuse to buy
2
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Declaration of Independence
A
document that declared American colonists’ freedom from Great Britain
3
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Document
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an official paper
4
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British Parliament
A
law-making body of Great Britain
5
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Commander-In-Chief
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leader of the Continental Army; George Washington
6
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Continental Army
A
army led by George Washington in fighting for independence
7
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Delegates
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representatives of the people
8
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Father of our country
A
George Washington
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Loyal
A
faithful; steadfast
10
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Neutral
A
not taking sides
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Patriot
A
an American colonist who supported the cause of independence
12
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Revolutionary War
A
war fought to gain independence from Great Britain (England)
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Legal authority
A
permitted by law to act or make decisions
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repeal
A
to cancel or do away with
