American Revolution Vocabulary

Question 1

Act

Answer 1

A formal decision or law by a legislature.

Question 2

Boycott

Answer 2

To refuse to buy one or more items/goods because of its source.

Question 3

Guerrillas

Answer 3

Soldiers who are not part of a regular army and operate on their own.

Question 4

Loyalists

Answer 4

American colonists who were loyal to the British government.

Question 5

Mercenary

Answer 5

Professional soldiers who will fight for anyone if they pay them.

Question 6

Militia

Answer 6

A small army that is made up of ordinary citizens who are available to fight in an emergency.

Question 7

Patriots

Answer 7

American colonists who believed that they had the right to govern themselves.

Question 8

Petition

Answer 8

A formal, written request. Or to make a formal demand or request.

Question 9

Preamble

Answer 9

Introduction.

Question 10

Propaganda

Answer 10

Information made specifically to influence public opinion. Not always accurate.

Question 11

Protest

Answer 11

Doing something to show disagreement or complaint.

Question 12

Repeal

Answer 12

To cancel something.

Question 13

Revolution

Answer 13

The change of government from on to another. To evolve the government.

Question 14

Taxes

Answer 14

The way a society or government raises money to cover public costs.

Question 15

Treaty

Answer 15

A formal agreement between nations.

Question 16

Tyranny

Answer 16

The unjust use of government power.