Chapter 3 Cause of the American Revolution Vocabulary

An illegal payment made to someone with authority in exchange for a dishonest action to benefit the payer.

money collected from citizens and businesses to pay for services provided by the government

refusal to buy goods or services as a form of protest

ideas or actions that bring about great change

an official declaration of law

goods purchased from another country

government representatives responsible for making laws

unacceptable

action taken in an attempt to force obedience

a body of representatives that makes laws for a nation

a written request for change in law or policy signed by a large number of citizens to show their support for change

a person who collects taxes on imports