Vocabulary of the American Revolution

What is the definition of "act" as it relates to the American Revolutionary War?

• A written law passed by a legislative body

• A violent uprising against authority

• A formal agreement between two parties

• A public announcement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

What does "boycott" mean in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• To support a cause by donating money

• To refuse to buy or use goods and services as a form of protest

• To write a letter to a government official

• To attend a public meeting

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Who is a "delegate" in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• A person who writes laws

• A representative sent to a conference or meeting

• A soldier fighting in the war

• A person who collects taxes

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does "imported" mean in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• Goods that are made locally

• Goods brought into a country from abroad for sale

• Goods that are banned from sale

• Goods that are given away for free

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is "parliament" in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• A local government council

• The supreme legislative body in Britain

• A group of military leaders

• A court of law

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "proclamation" in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• A formal public statement or announcement

• A secret message sent between spies

• A type of weapon used in battle

• A new type of tax

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does "protest" mean in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• To agree with a decision

• To express strong objection or disapproval

• To sign a petition

• To join a club

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Who is a "tyrant" in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• A fair and just ruler

• A cruel and oppressive ruler

• A military general

• A local shopkeeper

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is "treason" in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• Loyalty to one's country

• Betrayal of one's country

• A type of tax

• A peace treaty

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Who is a "traitor" in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

• A person who remains loyal to their country

• A person who betrays their country

• A person who fights in the war

• A person who writes laws

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C