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American Revolution
Words and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Declaration of Independence | The principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based. |
| Democracy | Power and rule over people. |
| Stamp Act | A tax put on American colonies by the British. |
| Intolerable Acts | A punishment of 4 laws put on Massachusetts colonies by the British Parliament. |
| Boston Tea Party | A protest by American colonists in 1773. |
| The Colonies | Lands controlled by another country, like how the American colonies were controlled by Britain. |
| Popular Sovereignty | People are the ultimate source of government authority and power. |