Toward Independence Chapter 5 Vocabulary. repeal.
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Transcript of Toward Independence Chapter 5 Vocabulary. repeal.
Toward Independence
Chapter 5 Vocabulary
repeal
repeal
repeal
• to take back• if a government repeals a law, it officially ends
that law
militia
militia
militia
militia
• a small army of ordinary citizens
boycott
boycott
boycott
boycott
• refuse to buy something, use something, or take part in something as a way of protesting
tyranny
tyranny
• cruel or unfair control over other people• cruel and unfair government• something in your life that limits your freedom
to do things the way you want to
ally (allies)
ally (allies)
• a country that agrees to help or support another country in a war
• someone who helps and supports you when other people are trying to oppose you
Patriots (Whigs)
Patriots (Whigs)
Patriots (Whigs)
• colonists who wanted to separate from England
• colonists who want a self-government• colonists that violently rebelled against British
control during the American Revolution
Loyalists (Tories)
Loyalists (Tories)
Loyalists (Tories)
• colonists who remained loyal to the kingdom of Great Britain and the King
• colonists who wanted to remain part of England