7th Grade SS Vocabulary Test V2 Flashcards
Delegate
a person sent or authorized to represent others
Petition
make or present a formal request to (an authority) with respect to a particular cause
Rebellion
an act of violence or open resistance to an established government or ruler
Olive Branch
a symbol of peace
Minutemen
a member of a class of American militiamen who volunteered to be ready for service at a minute’s notice.
Sons of Liberty
an organized movement of Patriots throughout the colonies
Revolution
a sudden, extreme, or complete change
Intolerable
too bad or unpleasant to deal with or accept
Impact
to have a strong effect on someone or something
Perspective
a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences; point of view
Massacre
an act of violently killing a lot of people.
Taxes
Money that people have to pay to the government. The government uses the money it gets from taxes to pay for things
Grievances
a grievance is a complaint, and it may be formal
Tyranny
cruel and oppressive government or rule
British Parliament
British legislative (law making) body
Salutary Neglect
was the period of time when Great Britain
ignored the colonies and did not enforce its laws.
French and Indian War (Seven Years War)
(1754-1763) A war in America in which France and its Indian allies fought the
British over territory in the Ohio River Valley; ended by
Treaty of Paris in 1763.
The Treaty of Paris in 1763
ended the French and Indian
War/Seven Years’ War between Great Britain and France, as
well as their respective allies
Proclamation of 1763
public/official announcement issued by
King George III that forbade the colonists from moving into
the Indian territory won during the French and Indian War
Contribute
to help to cause something to happen
Conflict
a serious disagreement or argument
Debate
a discussion between two people or groups who disagree on an
important subject
Scenario
the way in which a situation may develop
