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unit 8 revoloution
revoloultionary war vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| tyranny | cruel use of power by a ruler |
| vehemence | marked by great passion, energy or vigor |
| oppression | harsh or cruel treatment over a long period of time |
| immortal | not entitled to death |
| stockpiles | acclumate a lagre supply of goods or materials for future use |
| loyalist | a person who is loyal to the king |
| vestige | a trace or sign |
| patriot | one who loves his country and acts for it's interest |
| delegate | a person who represents anotheer or others and has the power to act for them |
| traitor | a person who through actions or words sdies with enemy ofhis country |
| endowed | to provide or equip |
| revolution | to overthrow or replace an established government |
| hessians | hired German soldiers who fought for the British |
| unalienable | can not be taken away |
| minute men | members of the militia that were ready to fight at any given moment |
| First Continental Congress | A gathering of colonial leaders who were deeply troubled about the relationship between Great Britain and America |
| Second Continental Congress | The second group of delegates from the colonies |
| Quartering | A lw that required colonist to house british soldiers |
| insurrections | Open rebelión against an established government or authority |
| Arbitrary | Not based on reason or fixed rules; based on whim or personal preference |