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American Revolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Revolutionary War | war between the colonists and Great Britain because colonists wanted to be free from British rule |
| revolution | sudden complete change of government |
| Liberty | Freedom |
| Stamp Act | passed by the Parliament of Great Britain to raise money placing a tax on newspapers and other paper documents |
| Boston Tea Party | Colonists dressed as Indians and destroyed tea |
| No taxation without representation" | meant that colonists should not be taxed unless they were represented in Parliament |
| Parliament | the lawmaking body of British government |
| Sons of Liberty | colonists who protested against the taxes placed on them by King George III |
| Thomas Jefferson | main author of the Declaration of Independence |
| Loyalists | colonists who remained loyal to Britain and were against the war for independence |
| Continental Army | army created by Congress to defend the colonies; George Washington was chosen to command this army |
| Battle of Lexington and Concord | 2 separate battles that occurred the same day.British sent troops out from Boston to capture arms/ammunition being stored by the colonists.When the British met the colonists, there was fighting. This battle marked the BEGINNING of the American Revolution. |
| Battle of Saratoga | battle known as the "TURNING POINT" in the revolutionary war because the colonists convinced France to join their side |
| Treaty of Paris | agreement signed by British and American leaders that named the U.S. as a new nation |
| Benedict Arnold | American hero for the Revolutionary War until he switched sides and fought for Britain |
| Patrick Henry | colonist who displayed courage and patriotism during the Revolutionary War and said "Give me liberty or give me death." |
| Black Regiments | free or enslaved blacks from the New England colony who fought in the revolution for their freedom |
| Valley Forge | Place where Washington's army spent the winter of 1777-1778, a 4th of troops died here from disease and illness, troops received training and became a more disciplined army |
| Opportunity Cost | the next best alternative to your choice |
| price incentive | something that encourages people to buy or sell a good or service |
| trade | exchange of goods and services |
| Continental Congress | colony representatives who met to discuss the best way to respond to the British |
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