chapter 5 vocabulary Crossword

an orginization that spread political ideas and infromation through the colonies
a mocking figure representing an unpopular individual
to refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of ones terms.
incoming money from taxes or other sources
ideas or information intentionally spread to harm or help a cause
open defiance of authority
court document allowing customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods
an official expression of opinion by a group
to cancel an act or law
during revolutionary era, civilian sworn to be ready to fight with only one mens notice
american colonist who remained loyal to britian and opposed the war for independence
american colonist who favored american independence
a formal request
the introduction to a formal document that often tells why the document was written
to prevent or forbid
to disregard or go against
to move into and take control of a place, especially by force
a sudden, often violent clash
to draw near to something
known as
the ability to follow strict rules and procedures
a discussion of opposing points of veiw
rank or place as compared to others