Amer. Rev. Flashcards
(21 cards)
What does PATRIOT mean?
Colonists in the thirteenth colonies whe didn’t like Great Britain’s control.
What does LOYALIST mean?
Colonist who wanted to remain Brithish citizens by staying loyal.
What does REDCOAT mean?
A british soldier.
What does SHOT HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORLD mean?
The opening shot of The Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775
What does BOYCOTT mean?
To stop doing something as a protest;refuse to buy
What does BLOCKADE mean?
To seal off a place, so nothing and no one can enter or leave
What does GUERRILLA WARFARE mean?
Missions/operations carried on by small, independant forces
What does MERCENARY mean?
Soldiers who are HIRED and make money for their service.
What does MILITIA mean?
A military force that israised from the civil population to substitute a regular army in an emergency.
What does PARLIAMENT mean?
A legislative body of government
What does PATRIOTISM mean?
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to the country
What does REBELLION mean?
Violence against an established government or ruler
What does REVOLUTION mean?
A fundamental change in political organization: or the overthrow or that someone quite of one government or ruler
What does TYRANNY mean?
Cruel and oppresive government or ruler
What does REVENUE mean?
The total income produced by a given source.
What does WRIT OF ASSISTANCE mean?
An order saying that someone hand over a deed, document, or right of ownership to someone else
What does EFFIGY mean?
A funny or silly statue of someone, especially to make fun of them
What does REPEAL mean?
To revoke or withdraw officially
What does MINUTEMEN mean?
Militiamen who agreed to be ready “at a minute’s notice”.
What does PETITION mean?
A request to do something.
What does NON-IMPORTATION AGREEMENTS mean?
An agreement to not import certain good.
