Am. Hist. to 1791, Unit 6 Vocabulary
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1.
alliance
a close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes
2.
ambush
a surprise attack
3.
blockade
cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out; to close off
a country's ports
4.
boycott
to refuse to buy items from a particular country
5.
constitution
a formal plan of government
6.
desert
to leave without permission
7.
dissent
disagreement with or opposition to an opinion
8.
guerrilla
warfare
a hit-and-run technique use in fighting a war; fighting by small bands of warriors using tactics such as sudden
ambushes
9.
inflation
a continuous rise in the price of goods and services
10.
mercenary
paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country
11.
militia
a group of citizens trained to fight in emergencies
12.
neutral
taking no side in a conflict
13.
petition
a formal request
14.
preamble
the introduction to a formal document, especially the Constitution
15.
propaganda
idea or information designed and spread to influence opinion
16.
ratify
to give official approval to
17.
recruit
to enlist soldiers in the Army
18.
repeal
to cancel an act or law
19.
resolution
a formal expression of opinion
20.
revenue
incoming money