S.S. Chapter 5 vocab

prohibit 

to prevent or forbid

minutemen 

a civilian during the Revolutionary era, sworn to be ready to fight with only one minute’s notice

Loyalist 

American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

preamble

The introduction to a formal document that often tells why the document was written

boycott 

to refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one’s terms

writs of assistance

court document allowing customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods

repeal

to cancel an act or law

petition

a formal request

effigy

a mocking figure representing an unpopular individual

propaganda

ideas or information intentionally spread to harm or help a cause

committee of correspondence 

an organization that spread political ideas and information through the colonies

debate 

a discussion of opposing points of view

status

rank or place as compared to others

resolution 

an official expression of opinion by a group

Patriot 

American colonist who favored American independence

revenue

incoming money from taxes or other sources

rebellion

open defiance of authority

George Washington

commanded the continental army.

Samuel Adams

helped found sons of liberty

John Adams

lawyer cousin of Samuel Adams

Patrick Henry

Wanted colonists to unite in firm resistance against Britain. Called for unity amongst colonists because they were all Americans. 

Benjamin Franklin

appointed in charge of the post office