Understanding Key Terms of Independence

What is the name of the group that met to discuss American independence from Britain?

• Parliament

• Congress

• Assembly

• Senate

What is a tariff?

• A type of government

• A tax on imports or exports

• A military rank

• A type of ship

Who were the loyalists during the American Revolution?

• People who supported American independence

• People who remained loyal to the British crown

• People who were neutral

• People who supported the French

What does independence mean?

• Being dependent on another country

• Being free from outside control

• Being part of a larger empire

• Being under a king's rule

Who were the rebels in the context of the American Revolution?

• People who supported the British

• People who fought against British rule

• People who were undecided

• People who moved to Canada