American Revolution

Question 1

Ally

Answer 1

A country that agrees to help another country achieve a common goal such as to win a war

Question 2

Artillery

Answer 2

Cannon and large guns

Question 3

Boycott

Answer 3

To refuse to buy

Question 4

Casualty

Answer 4

Someone wounded or killer in battle or war

Question 5

Enlist

Answer 5

To sign up for military service

Question 6

Guerilla warfare

Answer 6

Surprise attacks, often hit or run, by small bands of fighters

Question 7

Loyalist/Tory

Answer 7

Term used to describe colonists who supported the British

Question 8

Mercantilism

Answer 8

An economic policy intended to increase the wealth and power of a country-by having a favorable balance of trade and establishing colonies

Question 9

Mercenary

Answer 9

A professional soldier hired to fight for foreign country

Question 10

Militia

Answer 10

A force of armed civilians pledged to defend their community

Question 11

Patriot/rebel

Answer 11

Term used to describe colonists who wanted independence

Question 12

Privateer

Answer 12

A privately owned ship that is been granted permission by a wartime government to attack an enemy’s ships

Question 13

Propaganda

Answer 13

Information intended to influence the decisions people make

Question 14

Repeal

Answer 14

To take back or withdraw

Question 15

Revenue

Answer 15

Income

Question 16

Revolution

Answer 16

The overthrow of a government by those who are governed

Question 17

Smuggle

Answer 17

To import or export goods illigally

Question 18

Tariff

Answer 18

A tax on imported goods