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American Revolution
8th Grade SS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Colony | an area that is controlled by or belongs to a country |
| Freedom Fighter | a person fighting against a cruel and unfair government or system |
| Traitor | a person who is not loyal to his or her own country |
| King | ruler of a country who usually inherits his position and rules for life |
| President | the head of the government picked by the people |
| Rights | the freedoms that every person has in a country |
| Tax | money that a government requires people to pay |
| Revolution | attempt to end the rule of one government and start a new one |
| Propaganda | exaggerated ideas spread to help a cause |
| Declaration of Independence | statement saying colonies would not be part of Britain |