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PC ELA Rev. Sect. 3V
American Revolution Section 3V
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tory | an American colonists who supported the British side during the American Revolution |
| rebel | a person who opposes or fights against ones government |
| skittish | easily frightened or excited |
| Revolution | an overthrow of an established government |
| declaration | a formal announcement or statement, the act of declaring |
| frontier | the part of a country that borders another country; boundary |
| merchant | a person who is involved in trade, supplying items |
| churned | turn (milk or cream) in order to produce butter |
| deserted | abandoned; forsaken by owner |
| harbor | on the coast where boats can find shelter, especially protected from rough water |
| voyage | a long journey on a ship or by land |
| staggered | walk or move unsteadily, to fall |