Social Studies · US history: Revolution
American Revolution Vocabulary
Key words for studying the American Revolution, from boycott to treaty.
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revolution
Overthrow of a government by the people it rules
independence
Freedom from control by another country
colony
Land ruled by a faraway country
patriot
Colonist who wanted independence
loyalist
Colonist who stayed loyal to the king
redcoat
British soldier, named for the uniform color
minutemen
Colonial soldiers ready at a minute's notice
militia
Army of ordinary citizens
tax
Money people must pay to a government
boycott
Refusing to buy goods to protest
repeal
To cancel a law
Parliament
Lawmaking body of Great Britain
delegate
Person chosen to speak for others
declaration
Official statement
treaty
Formal agreement between countries
surrender
To give up in a battle or war
petition
Written request signed by many people
liberty
Freedom
tyranny
Cruel and unfair use of power
ally
Country that helps another in a war
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