vocab 2 Flashcards
1
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patriot
A
americans who believed colonies had the right to govern themselves
2
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loyalist
A
americans who were loyal to Britain and did not want self-government and independence
3
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independence
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to be free from control of someone or something and to not be dependent on another authority
4
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militia
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a small army made up of ordinary citizens who can fight in an emergency
5
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ally
A
form a relation with others to provide help and assistance. To untie.
6
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boycott
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an organized effort form many people who refuse to buy goods from a certain source
7
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revolution
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to overthrow and replace an establishment government system
8
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treaty
A
formal, legally binding agreements between nations, international law, usually creates peace
