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 Vocabulary

cargo – freight carried by a vehicle

colonies – territories governed by a parent country; the thirteen territories that became the original United States

express – fast, direct, and nonstop

liberty – freedom from the control of others

oppose – to act against something

Patriot – a person who loves and defends his or her country; a colonist who was against British rule

revolution – promoting radical political or social change

sentries – soldiers who watch for danger

taxes – required fees to support the government