Chapter 2 Section 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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information, not always true, designed to help or harm a cause

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propaganda

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a government in which the power is held by the people, who then elect representatives to act for them

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republic

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3
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American colonist who favored separation before and during the Revolutionary War

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Patriot

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4
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American colonist who supported the British government; one who is or remains loyal to a political cause, party , or government

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Loyalist

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5
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agreement among individuals forming an organized society that defines and limits the rights and duties of each

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social contract

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6
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a paid soldier hired for service in the army of a foreign country; one that serves merely for wages

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mercenary

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7
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attempt to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance

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treason

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