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Unit 2
Revolutionary War
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Taxation | When the government makes people pay money (taxes) to help pay for things like war or services. Colonists were upset about British taxes. |
| Revolution | A big change in government or power, often through fighting. The American Revolution was when the colonies fought to break away from British rule. |
| Independence | Freedom from being ruled by someone else. The colonies wanted independence from Britain so they could make their own laws. |
| Protest | When people speak out or act against something they think is unfair. Colonists protested British laws and taxes |
| Boycott | Refusing to buy or use something to make a point. Colonists boycotted British goods to show they were unhappy with British taxes. |
| Patriot | A colonist who wanted independence from Britain and supported the American Revolution. |
| Loyalist | A colonist who stayed loyal to Britain and did not want independence. |
| Declaration of Independence | A document written in 1776 that said the colonies were free from British rule. It explained why they wanted independence. |
| Sons of Liberty | A group of colonists who protested British laws and helped lead the fight for independence. |
| Battle | A fight between armies during a war. Many battles were fought during the American Revolution. |