American Revolution

Front

A colonist that supported the British during the war.

Back

Loyalist

Front

A body of elected officials who make laws and represent the people.

Back

Parliament

Front

A colonist who supported independence from Great Britain.

Back

Patriot

Front

A territory that is controlled by a stronger country.

Back

Colony

Front

Money that people pay to the government.

Back

Tax

Front

After the _________ War, control over the thirteen colonies by ________ increased.

Back

French & Indian War, Great Britain

Front

The leader at the time was King _______.

Back

George III

Front

To make up for war expenses, King George III and Parliament passed a series of taxes on the colonies. The colonist were angry because they believed that taxation without __________ was tyranny.

Back

representation

Front

The Continental Army was led by ___________.

Back

George Washington

Front

There were many battles, but after the British lost the Battle of _________, they signed a peace agreement with the Americans called the Treaty of ________.

Back

Yorktown; Paris