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American revolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Declaration of Independence | A paper signed by the founding fathers to show the founding fathers motavation for revolution. |
| Democracy | a government where its citizens vote |
| Stamp Act | a tax on the colonies on paper set by england |
| Intolerable Acts | rules set by england as punishment for the Boston tea party. |
| Boston Tea Party | a revolt on tea taxes where people went on a boat and frew the tea overboard |
| The Colonies | the 13 colonies set up by england |
| popular sovereignty | a government based on the consent of its people |