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American Revolution
Term | Definition |
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Boycott | refusal to buy a product or do business with an organization for a certain reason |
Colony | a geographical area controlled by a distant country |
Delegate | a person appointed or elected to represent others |
Loyalist | A person who supported the British Crown instead of an independent America. |
Militia | civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army |
Minuteman | an American militiaman prior to and during the American Revolution |
Parliament | a legislative assembly in certain countries |
Quarter | provide housing for military personnel |
Redcoats | British soldier; so-called because of his red coat |
Revolution | the overthrow of a government by those who are governed |
Tariff | a government tax on imports or exports |
Taxation | charge against a citizen's person or property or activity |