1. Chapter 7: Causes of the Revolution
Vocabulary Review

2. Ally A person or group that joins with another to work toward goal
Timmy chose his favorite ally to help him with his homework.

3. congress A group of representatives who meet to discuss a subject
Congress had a big meeting to discuss healthcare for Americans.

4. Rebellion Fight against a government
American Indians had a rebellion against the British government.

5. Proclamation An official public statement, or to make an announcement
The British made a proclamation to prevent any more fighting with American Indians.

6. Smuggling To import goods illegally
Kim got caught smuggling cookies into the living room.

7. liberty Freedom from being controlled by another government
The Sons of Liberty was a group formed that fought for freedom against British rule.

8. protest An event at which people complain about an issue
Many people got together to protest the war.

9. boycott A group of people refuse to buy, sell, or use certain goods
Many schools decided to boycott Mc Donald’s and other restaurants that served unhealthy food to children.

10. repeal
To cancel a law
Since the boycotts and protests worked, Britain decided to repeal the Stamp Act in 1766.

11. Massacre The killing of many people
The Boston Massacre began when a group of colonists began fighting with British soldiers.

12. Correspondence Written communication
Newspapers, text messages, and s are a way of correspondence among people all over the world.

13. Quarter To give people food or shelter
Many people from Boston had to quarter the Boston soldiers.

14. Delegate Someone chosen to speak and act for others
Cordell is the delegate of our classroom.

15. Patriots Colonists who were against British government
The Patriots were prepared to fight against King George and the British Army.

16. Militia A group of regular people who train for battle
Most of the men in the militia were farmers.

17. minutemen Militia with special training
The minutemen had to be ready for battle at all times.

18. Commander An officer in charge of an army
George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army.

19. Petition A written request from a number of people
Many students signed a petition refusing to wear uniforms to school.