Unit 2 Vocabulary

Front

What is "independence"?

Back

Not being controlled or ruled by another country

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What is a revolution?

Back

sudden change of government

Front

If you are a loyalist you are...

Back

loyal to the king of England

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If you are a patriot you are...

Back

a colonist who wants to break away from Great Britain

Front

What does corroborate mean?

Back

to provide evidence that backs up someone else's story

Front

What does reliable mean?

Back

something you can trust and is dependable

Front

The preamble of the Declaration of Independence is...

Back

the introduction

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Grievances are...

Back

the colonists complaints against the Crown.

Front

If a teacher asks you to redress a problem, they are looking for...

Back

resolution.

Front

"Consent of the governed" means...

Back

the people agree to be governed as long as the government protects their natural rights