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American Revolution

TermDefinition
revolution a sudden, extreme, or complete change
Influence the act or power of producing an effect indirectly or without apparent use of force or exercise of command
representation the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented
taxes mandatory contribution added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions
massacre the violent and cruel killing of a number of persons
Tyrant a cruel and unreasonable ruler
Minutemen men ready to fight at a moment’s notice
Militia a group of citizens with some military training who are called into service only in emergencies
physical Geography the physical features of an area on the earth's surface
Declaration of Independence the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain
Continental Congress a convention of delegates from a number of British American colonies at the height of the American Revolution
delegate a person sent or authorized to represent others
Grievance complaint
Patriotism love and devotion to one’s country
Turning point at which a significant change happens
ravine a small narrow valley with steep sides that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon
Continental Army unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American
Loyalists American colonists who wanted to remain part of Great Britain
Patriots American colonists who favored freedom from Great Britain
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