American Revolution Spelling Flashcards
Delegate
A person sent or authorized to represent others.
Minutemen
A member of a class American militiamen who volunteered to be ready for service at a minute”s notice.
Patriots
American colonists who fought for independence from Great Britain during the American Revolution.
Loyalists
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.
Petition
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular case.
Preamble
An introduction to a speech or piece of writing that explains why a document was written
Boycott
Withdraw from commercial or social relations with a country, organization, or person as a punishment or process.
Repeal
Do away with law.
Ratify
Approve formally; confirm; verify
Writs of Assistance
Court document allowing customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods.
Propaganda
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Resolution
An official expression of opinion by a group.
Blockade
An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.
Tyranny
A cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Monarchy
A government ruled by a king or queen.
