1. Boycott- the refusal to buy, sell, or use certain goods or services

2. Cross Creek- present day Fayetteville

3. Loyalists- people loyal to Britain

4. Militia- an army composed of citizens who are not professional soldiers, usually called in an emergency

5. Patriots- people who wanted Independence from Britain

6. Revolution- a great or sudden change

7. Stamp Act- tax (1765) on paper goods such as deeds, licenses, playing cards, and newspapers

8. Tax- money people pay to support their government

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