Road to Revolution Vocabulary Quiz #1

What does revolution mean?

• is a colonist who was against British rule and supported the rebel cause in the American Colonies.
• a sudden, great change, such as the overthrow of an established government.
• means not taking a side in a disagreement.

What is an ally?

• a partner in an alliance; a friend, especially in times of war.
• - is a believer in the peaceful settlement of differences.
• - is a person who supported the British government during the American Revolution.

What is a congress?

• to join.
• a single event that causes important and dramatic change.
• a formal meeting of government representatives who have the authority to make laws.

What is a delegate?

• to talk with another to work out an agreement.
• is one who works against one’s own government.
• a representative.

What is a Parliament?

• – is land that belongs to a national government but is not a state.
• the lawmaking body of the British government.
• a rule that is used in deciding how to behave.

What does proclamation mean?

• is a place for storing weapons.
• an order from a leader to the citizens.
• trade

What is the meaning of the bill of rights?

• a list of freedoms.
• is an idea for a new law.
• is a system of government in which the authority to govern is shared by the central and state governments.