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History Unit 8 cards

QuestionAnswer
Tyranny Cruel and arbitrary use of power by a ruler.
Vehemence
Oppression Harsh or cruel treatment over a long period of time.
Immortal not mortal, undying.
Stockpile To accumulate a large supply of goods or materials for future use.
Loyalist Did not fight for independence, loyal to the king.
Vestige A trace or sign, usually used in relation to something that has passed, such as an ancient civilization.
Patriot One who loves his country and acts for its interests.
Delegate at a meeting
Traitor A person who through actions or words sides with the enemy of his country.
Revolution Overthrow of a government
Unalienable
First Continental Congress A meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia to decide how to respond to the closing of Boston Harbor, increased taxes, and abuses of authority by the British government.
Second Continental Congress A meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia to decide how to react to fighting at Lexington and Concord.
Continental Army The army created by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 to defend the American colonies from Britain.
Endowed to furnish, as with some talent, faculty, or quality; equip:
Quartering Housing, Lodging
Insurrections an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion, or resistance against civil authority or an established government.
Hessian a Hessian mercenary used by England during the American Revolution.
Minutemen American colonial militia members ready to fight at a minute's notice.
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