Unit 2- American Revolution Flashcards
A colonist of the American revolutionary period who supported the British.
Loyalist
A colonist of the American revolution that supported independence from the British
Patriot
A military force that raised from the civil population
Militia
People chosen to act and speak on behalf of a wider group.
Representative
Bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.
Import
A grassroots group of instigators in colonial America who used extreme forms of civil disobedience to intimidate loyalists.
Sons Of Liberty
The legislature in Great Britain.
Parliament
A person sent to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.
Delegates
A form of protest that involves refusing buy or use products and services from a group or entity.
boycott
a statement or action expressing disapproval for, or objection to something.
protest
a British soldier
red coat
the action of removing a law
repeal
