Vocab for Chapters 8 & 9

Question 1

Common Sense

Answer 1

A pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that persuaded many American colonists to support independence.

Question 2

Deceleration of Independence

Answer 2

The document written to declare the American colonies an independent nation, free from British rule.

Question 3

Independence

Answer 3

Freedom from control by another government or country.

Question 4

Natural Rights

Answer 4

Rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law

Question 5

Petition

Answer 5

A formal, written request made to an official person or organization.

Question 6

Ally

Answer 6

A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war.

Question 7

American Revolution

Answer 7

The struggle of the 13 colonies to gain their independence from Great Britain.

Question 8

Continental Army

Answer 8

The Americans during the American revolution.

Question 9

Strategy

Answer 9

An overall plan, such as winning a war

Question 10

Treaty

Answer 10

A written and signed agreement between two or more countries