Terms Flashcards
ammunition or ammo
is powder and or bullets
Intolerable
an synonym of unexceptable
colonists
citizens of a colony
territory
a mildly-greatly populated land without statehood
militia
a military force that engages in rebel or terrorist activities, typically in opposition of a regular force.
boycott
a public protest against a certain group or rule.
repeal
the action of revoking a law or act
Sons of liberty
An underground or secret organization with recognized members and leaders, who acted and spoke out against the British in the American Revolution.
taxes
a heavy or strong demand of someones resources and/or power
parlament
the highest legislature in some countrys’ government.
the intolerable acts
the intolerable acts were a series of unfair laws passed by British parlament. The laws inclu
“The Shot Heard Round The World”
This was the shot which marked not only the beginning of the battle of Lexington and Concord, but also began the American Revolution.
The 1st Continental Congress
The 1st Continental Congress was a meeting of the delegates of 12/13 colonies to discuss their actions against Britain.
