American Revolution Vocabulary

American Revolution Vocabulary (D1)

By Tasha Childs

American Revolution Vocabulary

ACT

Another word for LAW.

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The British Parliament enacted 7 acts, which led to the start of the American Revolution.

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​BOYCOTT

To stop using or buying specific goods as a protest.

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The colonists used boycotts to protest being unfairly taxed.

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CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

The body of delegates who spoke and acted collectively for the people of the colony-states.

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Thomas Jefferson was elected to the Second Continental Congress in 1775.

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DELEGATE/REPRESENTATIVE

A person who is chosen or elected to vote or act for others.

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SGA members are delegates/representatives for the Park View student body.​

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​PARLIAMENT

The legislative (where laws are made), governing body of Great Britain.

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Members of Britain's parliament unfairly taxed the colonists.

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REPEAL

To cancel or end an act or law.

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Parliament voted to repeal the Stamp Act in March 1766.

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