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Maryland History: Revolution
The Maryland Adventure
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History
4th Grade
12/02/2008

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rebellious
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anxious to fight against those in power
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cooperate
Definition
to work together
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Patriot
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a person who wanted the thirteen colonies to be free of the rule of England; someone who loves his or her country
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independence
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freedom from another country's control or rule
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empire
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a group of countries or territories that are controlled by one ruler
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militia
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a part of an army to be used in local emergencies
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tax
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to force the people to pay money to the government
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representative
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someone elected to vote for other people
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protest
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to complain against ideas or actions, to speak out against something
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resist
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to fight against
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ammunition
Definition
bullets and other supplies to fight in a war
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treason
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acting against the government by spying or planning to over throw it
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impel
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to urge into action
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barracks
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buildings for lodging soldiers
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ironworks
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a mill or factory in which iron or steel is made
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ideal
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a idea of what is perfect
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amendment
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a change or addition to the Constitution
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survey
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to examine and measure the land
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privateer
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a sailor on a ship who has permission to attack enemy ships
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revolution
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when a group tries to overthrow a government
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import
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to bring in from another place
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Loyalist
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a person who is faithful to the King
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Precursors to the Revolutionary War
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French Indian War, The Stamp Act, Townshend Act, Tea Act, Boston Massacre, Intolerable Acts
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