Chapter 5 Vocabulary

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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
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Groups of soldiers that claimed to be ready to
fight on a minutes notice

• Minuteman

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Colonist who wanted American independence during
the American Revolution

• Patriots

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Legal documents allowing soldiers to search homes
and warehouses for smuggled goods

• Writs of Assistance

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Formal request

• Petition

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A group that circulated writings about colonists
grievances against Britain

• Committee of Correspondence

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A formal expression of an opinion

• Resolution

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Colonists who chose to side with Britain during
the American Revolution

• Loyalists

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Group of citizen soldiers

• Militia

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A documents introductory text

• Preamble

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Not importing goods from other countries or not
using imported goods

• Non-importation

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To refuse to buy

• Boycott

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A rag figure that represents an unpopular public
figure

• Effigy

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To cancel

• Repeal

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Incoming money

• Revenue

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Information intended to influence opinion

• Propaganda