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French & Indian War
Words to know, that go with the French and Indian War
Term | Definition |
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Protest | taking action to show disapproval of something. |
Boycott | To refuse to buy something as a punishment or protest. |
effigy | A roughly made model of someone who is disliked. |
Riot | A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd. |
Grievance | A complaint about unfair treatment. |
Mob | A large, disorderly crowd of people. |
Militia | an army made out of civilians, usually used during emergencies. |
Parliament | the legislature (law making part of a government) in some countries, like Britain. |
Propagaanda | Misleading information used to convince you to have a certain opinion. |
Tyrant | A cruel leader who takes control and rules by force. |
Repeal | To officially end a law. |
Tariff | Tax on import or exports. |
Massacre | To kill a large group unnecessarily. |
Petition | A formal request. |
Treason | The crime of betraying one's country especially by trying to overthrow it. |