Social Studies Chapter 7 Vocabulary Words Flashcards
1
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Congress
A
A group of representatives who meet to discuss a subject
2
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Quarter
A
Give people food and shelter
3
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Rebellion
A
Fight against a government
4
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Boycott
A
Group of people who use to buy, sell, or use certain goals
5
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Proclamation
A
And official public statement
6
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Repeal
A
Cancel something
7
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Delegates
A
Someone chosen to speak and act for others
8
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Tax
A
Money that people pay to their government in return for services
9
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Commander
A
Officer in charge of an army
10
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Correspondence
A
Written communication
11
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Petition
A
Written request from a number of people
12
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Smuggling
A
To import goods illegally
13
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Massacre
A
Killing of many people
14
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Patriots
A
Colonist who opposed British rule
15
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Militia
A
Group of ordinary people who train for battle
