American Revolution Vocabulary

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A large meeting held to make decisions about laws and government, or the lawmaking branch of the United States government.

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Congress

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The state of being free from outside control.

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Independence

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A written request or to make a request.

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Petition

Front

A change in government that involves war or a major change in the way people live.

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Revolution

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A person who remains loyal to a government or someone who was loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution.

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Loyalist

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A soldier who fights for pay, or doing something for pay or personal gain.

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Mercenary

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A person who loves his or her country or an American colonist who fought for independence.

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Patriot

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An agreement between 2 or more nations.

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Treaty

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To show a person, thing or event in a certain way.

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Portray

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To suggest a plan.

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Propose