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American revolution
words and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Declaration of independence | the document that proclaimed the 13 colonies of America were free an independent states |
| Democracy | a governor chosen by people |
| Stamp Act | A tax for American colonies by the british in 1765 |
| Intolerable Acts | attempt to reestablish strict British control over colonies |
| Boston Tea Party | a protest of tax on December 16, 1773 |
| The Colonies | an area/country under control of another area/country |
| Popular sovereignty | government based on consent of the people |