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unify

uni- = one

A

verb: to make into a single unit or thing; bring together; unite.

2
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unified

A

verb (past tense)
made into one

adj.
united

3
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levy

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noun
the collection by a government of money

verb
the action of the government collecting money / taxes

4
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colony

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noun
a place which is under the control of a distant country. People from that country often move to and live in the colony.

Example: England had colonies in the US, Africa and Canada

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rivalry

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noun

battle, competition, contest

6
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strategy

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noun
a method or plan of action that you intend to use

Examples:
a battle strategy

study strategies

chess, a game of strategy

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revolution

volu- = turn, roll

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noun
the act of removing the government by force and putting a new one in its place

Examples: the American Revolution, 1775-1781

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rebel

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noun

one who fights against or does not obey authority or their government

9
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boycott

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noun
to refuse to buy, use, or go to in order to protest or bring about a change.

Example:
boycott on tea during the Revolutionary War

10
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patriot

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noun
a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country.

Example:
George Washington was a patriot.

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taxation

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noun
noun
the act of taxing people

Example:
taxation without representation

12
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allegiance

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noun

loyalty to a person, country, or belief

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independence

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noun
freedom from outside control.

Example:
People in America fought for independence from England.

synonyms:
liberty