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GRIEVANCE
Grudge or circumstance
regarded as just cause for
complaint often resulting
in retaliation
Salutary Neglect
refers to Great Britain neglecting
or ignoring the 13 colonies prior
to the French and Indian War
Civil Disobedience
the deliberate breaking of a law by
ordinary citizens, carried out as
nonviolent protest or passive
resistance
BOYCOTT
a refusal to buy certain
goods
Treason
To betray ones Country
Patriots
an American colonists who sided
with the rebels during the
American Revolution
Loyalists
an American colonists who
supported the British during
the American Revolution
the overturning of a
Government by the
people being governed
Revolution
the overturning of a
Government by the people
being governed
Diplomat
A representative from one
country sent to another
country
to officially cancel
Repeal
to officially cancel
Inalienable
a request to change
something
(mostly written)
Petition
a request to change
something
(mostly written)
Volunteer army
Militia
Volunteer army
Abusive use of
authority or power
Tyranny
Abusive use of
authority or power
Formal written
agreement of peace
Treaty
Formal written
agreement of peace