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S.S. - Ch. 7 Vocab
Social Studies - Unit 4 - Chapter 7 Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Ally | A person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal. |
Congress | A group of representatves who meet to discuss a subject. |
Rebellion | A fight against a government. |
Proclamation | An official public statement. |
Tax | Money that people pay to their goverment in return for services. |
Smuggling | To import goods illegally. |
Liberty | Freedom from being controlled by another government. |
Protest | An event at which people complain about an issue. |
Boycott | A group of people refuse to buy, sell, or use certain goods. |
Repeal | To cancel a law. |
Massacre | The killing of many people. |
Correspondence | Written communication. |
Quarter | To give people food and shelter. |
Delegate | Someone chosen to speak and act for others. |
Cause | An event or action that makes something else happen. |
Effect | Another event or action that is a result of the cause. |
Patriot | Colonists who opposed British rule. |
Militia | A group of ordinary people who train for battle. |
Minutemen | Militia with special training. |
Commander | The officer in charge of an army. |
Petition | A written request from a number of people. |