American Revolution Vocabulary Flashcards
(21 cards)
What does PATRIOT mean?
Colonists in the Thirteenth Colonies who opposed the kingdom of Great Britain’s control
What does LOYALIST mean?
Colonists who wanted to remain British 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 19th, 1775
What does BOYCOTT mean?
To stop doing something as a protest;refuse to buy
What does BLOCKADE mean?
To seal off a place to prevent things and/or people from leaving or entering a place
What does GUERRILLA WARFARE mean?
Mission/operations carried on by small, independent forces
What does MERCENARY mean?
Soldiers who are hired and make money for their service
What does MILITIA mean?
A military force that is raised 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, especially;the overthrow of a government or ruler
What does TYRANNY mean?
Cruel and oppressive government or ruler?
What does REVENUE mean?
The total income produced by a given source
What does WRIT OF ASSISTANCE mean?
An order telling someone to 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?
People who agreed to be ready for military duty “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 goods
