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American Revolution
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Treason | The crime of fighting against ones own government. |
| Loyalist | Someone who was still loyal to the King. |
| Boycott | A group of people who refuse to buy, sell, or use certain goods. |
| Repeal | To cancel a law. |
| Minutemen | Militia with special training. They had to be ready for battle at a minutes notice. |
| Quarter | To give people food and shelter. |
| Delegates | Someone chosen to speak and act for others. |