American Revolution Vocabulary

Some colonists grew up in turmoil.

• confusion
• happiness
• cruelty
• poverty

Some American colonists began to rebel against the British government.

• support
• revolt or go against
• change
• give

The British government had unjust rule.

• fair
• equal
• less
• unfair

The American Revolution lasted eight years. 

• war
• compromise
• rebellion or revolt
• decision

The British Empire had might.

• laws
• people
• weakness
• strength 

Boston had a major port for trading. 

• town with a harbor
• train
• ship
• city

Many Bostonians didn't like British government.

• resident or person who lives in Boston
• politician
• presidents
• workers

Many colonists in Boston, didn't care much about politics. 

• taxes
• King George III
• government
• soldiers

Many colonists resent the British soldiers in Boston. 

• like
• praise
• laugh at
• dislike

British taxes were a burden for colonists.

• heavy load
• fun
• exciting
• interest