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Social Studies Quiz
American History Quiz - Can be used for final (Check Drive for Study Guide)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Patriot | American colonists who believed that the colonies had the right to govern themselves. |
| Loyalists | American colonists who were loyal to the British government. |
| Ally | A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as winning a war. |
| Act | Law (Noun) |
| Mitilia | A small army made up of ordinary citizens who are available to fight in an emergency. |
| Tyranny | The unjust use of government power. A ruler who uses power in this way is called a tyrant. |
| Repeal | To take back, or to cancel , a law. |
| Boycott | To refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source. An organized refusal by many people is also called a boycott. |
| Consent | To ask permission to do something. |
| Sons of Liberty / Daughters of Liberty | Colonial American groups that organized resistance against British policies like the Stamp Act. |