One who suffers or sacrifices something of great value โ often oneโs own life โ for refusing to renounce a belief or standing up for oneโs principles.
martyr
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A small, inexpensive woodwind instrument, also known as a tin whistle.
pennywhistle
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An act established by Parliament, imposed a tax on all public and legal documents including permits, contracts, newspapers, wills, pamphlets, and even playing cards.
Stamp Act
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_______are monies that a government makes its citizens pay. This money is used for various things the government needs in order to operate.
taxes
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A political group that originated in Boston following the Stamp Act in 1765, made up of Patriot men that resisted Crown laws
Sons of Liberty
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As a verb: to ship goods that are made or grown in one country to another country, where they will be sold.
export
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This was a bloody costly war (1756-1763) between England and France. Part of the war was fought in North America, where both countries claimed land. The fighting occurred on the northern and western frontiers.
Seven Years War
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A printed poster or public announcement, designed to catch a readerโs attention and declare the latest news, government proclamations, public service announcements, opinions or advertisements.
broadside
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In colonial times, a _______ was a proud supporter of the American cause: at first, this meant freedom from what were considered unfair British laws. Later on, it also meant a person who was in favor of American independence from the Briti
patriot
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An ______________ is somebody who is being trained by a skilled professional in an art, a craft, or a trade. In colonial trades, this person learned from, and worked for, the master.
apprentice
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The _______(or Duties) were laws passed by the British Parliament in June 1767. They placed a tax on common products imported to America such as lead, paper, paint, glass, and tea.
Townshend Acts
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An________ is a dummy, often crudely made, that is supposed to represent a real person who is disliked.
effigy
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A regular meeting place for Patriots to express their viewpoints and protest the British interference in the colonies.