Revolutionary Era Vocabulary

What is the definition of "Act"?

• A military force made up of ordinary citizens

• A law

• A self-governing state

• A right that cannot be taken away

What does "Boycott" mean?

• To force on others

• To refuse to buy items to show disapproval

• To be stationed in a specific place

• To act on behalf of someone in a legislative body

What is "Civil Disobedience"?

• The use of nonviolent protests to challenge a government

• A military force made up of ordinary citizens

• Ideas or information intentionally spread to harm or help a cause

• A self-governing state

What are "Civil Liberties"?

• Individual rights protected by law from unjust governments

• A law

• A right that cannot be taken away

• Cruel and oppressive government rule

What does "Civic Virtue" describe?

• A military force made up of ordinary citizens

• The character of a good participant in a system of government

• A self-governing state

• Failure to comply with

What does "Imposed" mean?

• To force on others

• To refuse to buy items to show disapproval

• To be stationed in a specific place

• To act on behalf of someone in a legislative body

Who were the "Loyalists"?

• An American colonist who favored American Independence

• An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed Revolution

• A military force made up of ordinary citizens

• Soldiers or armed forces

What is "Mercantilism"?

• Economic policy in which nations tried to gain wealth by controlling trade

• A self-governing state

• A right that cannot be taken away

• Cruel and oppressive government rule

What does "Patriot" mean?

• An American colonist who favored American Independence

• An American colonist who remained loyal to Britain and opposed Revolution

• A military force made up of ordinary citizens

• Soldiers or armed forces

What does "Quarter" refer to?

• To be stationed in a specific place

• To refuse to buy items to show disapproval

• To force on others

• To act on behalf of someone in a legislative body