Towards Independence

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A government or controlling power is known as...

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Authority

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In various sections of colonies, considerable numbers of Loyalists were determined to aid the British.

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People who supported the British Government

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Boycott means...

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To refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source. An organized refusal by many people.

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A militia is known as...

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A small army made up of ordinary citizens who are trained to fight in an emergency

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In the dispute with the American colonies, he felt bad and in 1766 he carried the repeal of the Stamp Act. Repealed means...

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to take back, or to cancel, a law

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Their conversation was restricted to only the necessities. Restricted means...

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to place limits of controls on something

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It was amazing how Alex could retain his composure during a heated argument. Retain means...

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to continue, to keep

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Tyranny means...

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the unjust use of government power.

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Violation means...

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breaking an established rule or law

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Perhaps the most famous patriot at the time was George Washington who led the Continental Army and later became the first President of the United States. Patriot means...

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people who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain