American Revolution Vocab

Question 1

American Revolution

Answer 1

the war of 1775–83 in which 13 British colonies in North America broke free from British rule and became the United States of America.

Question 2

Continental army

Answer 2

the army of the United Colonies representing the Thirteen Colonies and later the United States during the American Revolutionary War.

Question 3

Strategy

Answer 3

a general plan to achieve one or more long-term or overall goals under conditions of uncertainty.

Question 4

Ally

Answer 4

a person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose

Question 5

Democracy

Answer 5

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives

Question 6

Rebellion

Answer 6

opposition to one in authority or dominance

Question 7

Issue

Answer 7

distributed

Question 8

Crucial

Answer 8

being a final or very important test or decision