American Revolution Vocabulary

The American Revolution was:

• a war between the American colonies and Great Britain for independence.

• a civil war within the American colonies.

• a conflict between the United States and France.

• a trade agreement between the American colonies and Great Britain.

What is the national lawmaking council of Great Britain?

• Congress

• Parliament
• Senate

• Assembly

What is a lawmaking group of people gathered together for a meeting called?

• Parliament

• Assembly
• Council

• Committee

Fill in the blank: _______ is the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

• Authority

• Liberty

• Responsibility

• Freedom

Fill in the blank: To _______ means to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people.

• Govern

• Manage

• Control

• Direct

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

• Patriot

• Tourist

• Pacifist

• Expatriate

Fill in the blank: _______ are people who criticize a person or thing.

• Detractors

• Supporters

• Advocates

• Proponents

Fill in the blank: _______ means not helping or supporting either of two opposing sides, especially countries at war.

• Neutral

• Biased

• Partisan

• Aligned

What is the definition of 'Loyalist'?

• A person who is loyal or supports one's own country

• A person who moves to a new location

• At, or near, the center of something.

What does 'Central' mean?

• A person who is loyal or supports one's own country

• A person who moves to a new location

• At, or near, the center of something.