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American Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |