SS8 - Chapter 5 Toward Independence
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Patriots | American Colonists who believed that the colonies had the right to govern themselves. |
| Loyalists | American Colonists who were loyal to the British Government. |
| Allies | A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as winning a war. |
| Militia | A small army made up of ordinary citizens who are available to fight in an emergency. |
| Tyranny | The unjust use of government power. A ruler who uses power in this way is called a tyrant. |
| Repeal | To take back, or to cancel a law. |
| Boycott | To refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source. An organized refusal by many people is also called a boycott. |
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