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American Revolution
Question | Answer |
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patriot | a person who wanted independence for the colonies |
treaty | an agreement between two nations |
loyalist | a colonist who remained loyal to England |
parliament | the law making body of Great Britain |
revolution | a complete and often violent change in government |
liberty | freedom |
Continental Congress | a meeting of delegates from 13 colonies who made decisions |
sons of liberty | a group of colonists who fought against taxes |
repeal | to reverse |
boycott | a refusal to buy goods or services in order to force a seller to change a rule |
neutral | not taking a side in a conflict |
Boston tea party | an event that protested the taxes on tea |
Declaration of Independence | a document that explained why colonists wanted to break away from Great Britain |
export | a product sent from one country to another |
import | a product brought into one country from another |
traitor | a person who turns against his or her country |
Continental Army | an army of patriots led by George Washington |
representation | act of speaking for someone else |