Revolutionary War vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Militia
A
a military force whose members are trained soldiers but who often have other jobs
2
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Rebel
A
a person who is opposed to the political system in their country and tries to change it using force
3
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Repeal
A
If a government repeals a law, it causes that law no longer to have any legal force.
4
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Liberty
A
the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want
5
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Boycott
A
to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval
6
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Loyalist
A
a person or group that strongly supports the government or ruler in power
7
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Neutralist
A
American colonist who did not support either side of the fight for independence for Great Britain.
8
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Patriot
A
a person who loves their country and, if necessary, will fight for it
