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American revolution
Words and descriptions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Declaration of independence | Document approved by the continental congress on July 4th 1776 |
| Democracy | a system of government of a states population or eligible members through elected representatives. |
| Stamp Act | The first british parliamentary attempt in 1765 |
| Intolerable Acts | The four measures made law by Britain in 1774 |
| Boston Tea party | A protest where tea was thrown into the Boston harbor |
| The colonies | The first 13 states were called colonies |
| Popular sovereignty | Rules made by the consent of the populaton |