American Revolution Vocabulary

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The American Revolution was:

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a war between the American colonies and Great Britain for independence.

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ is the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

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Authority

Front

Fill in the blank: To _______ means to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people.

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Govern

Front

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

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Patriot

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ are people who criticize a person or thing.

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Detractors

Front

_______ means not helping or supporting either of two opposing sides, especially countries at war.

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Neutral

Front

What is the term for 'the people who live in a town, city or country'?

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Citizens

Front

What is the term for 'a written agreement between two or more countries'?

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Treaty

Front

What is the term for 'a period of history or a long period of time'?

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Era

Front

How many colonies did Great Britain have up and down the east coast of America?

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