American Revolution pt. 1

Front

A colonist who supported independence from England during the American Revolution period.

Back

Patriot

Front

A colonist who sided with the British during the American Revolution period.

Back

Loyalist

Front

What was the name given to the colonial militia members who were prepared to respond at a moment's notice?

Back

Minutemen

Front

Ideas or information designed and spread to influence opinion.

Back

Propaganda

Front

What nickname was given to British troops during the American Revolution?

Back

Redcoats

Front

What was the name of the group that opposed British taxation and laws in the American colonies?

Back

Sons of Liberty

Front

Refusal to buy a product or services as a form of protest

Back

Boycott

Front

Which 1765 act imposed a tax on paper goods in the American colonies, affecting items like newspapers and playing cards?

Back

Stamp Act

Front

What was the reason behind the British imposing taxes on the American colonies?

Back

to cover the expenses of the French and Indian War

Front

The Stamp Act taxed all ________ goods.

Back

paper