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Social Studies (666)
666 Illuminati Confirmed ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| independence | separation from, or freedom from control by, another country or government |
| Patriot | a person in the American colonies who wanted the colonies to become independent from Great Britain |
| Loyalist | a person in the American colonies who opposed independence and wanted the colonies to remain under the control of the king and Great Britain |
| neutral | not taking sides. In the American colonies, many people remained neutral and did not support either side (Loyalist or Patriot) in the fight for independence from Great Britain. |
| traitor | a person guilty of betraying or acting against his or her own country |
| tyrant | a ruler who uses his or her power harshly |
| treason | the crime of acting to overthrow your ruler or betray your country |
| resolution | a statement that expresses the wishes or decisions of a group |