ROAD TO REVOLUTION Flashcards
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Parliament
the law making bodies of Britain
proclamation
an official announcement from a government
grievance
complaint, issue or problem
revenue
income coming in to a company or government
prohibit
to stop or forbid
sovereign
to have ultimate control over land and people, usually referring to monarchs
boycott
to refuse to do something or buy products in order to create an economic impact
petition
a written request signed by multiple people
committee of correspondents
a letter writing campaign that helped keep the colonists informed
proclamation issued by Parliament allowing customs agents the ability to search and seize
writs of asistance
absolute rule in a cruel manner
despotism
creating a revolt or violence used against authority
sedition
to impose upon or violate
infringe
to come back together; repair
reconciliation
to come back together; repair
legislature
all future generations of people
posterity
a cruel or oppressive leader
tyrant
obvios does not need to be explained
self evident
provided given by someone else
endowed
rights that you are born with that can not be taken away
unalienable rights
approved by the government
consent of the governed
