American Revolution Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the term for a complete change in political power or organizational structures?

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Revolution

Front

Fill in the blank: The 4th of July is celebrated as the day of American ________.

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Independence

Front

Fill in the blank: A ________ is someone who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially during a revolt.

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Loyalist

Front

Fill in the blank: The American ________ was a period of political upheaval in the late 18th century.

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Revolution

Front

What is the term for the formal separation of a country from another to become independent?

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Independence

Front

Fill in the blank: The ________ War was fought between the American colonies and Great Britain.

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Revolutionary

Front

What is the term for someone who supports the British government during the American Revolution?

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Loyalist

Front

Which term describes a complete overthrow of a government or social order?

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Revolution

Front

What is the term for a government in which a single ruler holds absolute power?

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Tyranny

Front

What type of warfare involves small, mobile groups of combatants using hit-and-run tactics?

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Guerrilla Warfare