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Term 3: Core
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Patriots | Colonial Americans that felt that colonies needed more self-government, and wanted more independence from Great Britain. |
Loyalists | Colonial Americans who remained loyal to Great Britain even when other colonists were criticizing the government. |
Revolution | A drastic change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time. Often a revolution results in a change of government. |
Independence | Freedom from the control or influence of other people or countries. |
Rights | Something that is guaranteed by a government or a religion. |
Social Class | Someone’s place in society. Higher classes are traditionally more wealthy and have more privileges. |
Treason | An action that goes against one’s government. |
Traitor | Someone who actively works against his or her own government. |
Propaganda | Misleading information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help |
Tyranny | An unjustly severe government on the part of any ruler. |
Boycott | The act of refusing to have dealings with (as a person, store, or organization) usually to express disapproval and hoping for change. |
Legislature | A group of people elected to make laws. |