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American Revoulution
Words and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Declaration of Independence | Colonial independence from British rule |
| Democracy | Government by the people, majority. |
| Stamp Act | Tax on paper goods |
| Intolerable Acts | Punitive laws against Massachusetts colonists. |
| Boston Tea Party | Colonists protest tea tax, rebellion. |
| The Colonies | Thirteen British territories in America. |
| Popular sovereignty | Peoples rights to make themselves government |