WorksheetsRoots of the Revolution Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Colonist
Someone who lives in a colonized territory of another country.
A colonist that was on the side of America during the Revolution
When the government receives money to pay for infrastructure.
When citizens are represented by elected officials who speak for them.
Patriot
Someone who lives in a colonized territory of another country.
A colonist that was on the side of America during the Revolution
When the government receives money to pay for infrastructure.
When citizens are represented by elected officials who speak for them.
Loyalist
Someone who lives in a colonized territory of another country.
A colonist that was on the side of America during the Revolution
A colonist that remained loyal to the British Crown during the Revolution.
When citizens are represented by elected officials who speak for them.
Taxation
Someone who lives in a colonized territory of another country.
A colonist that was on the side of America during the Revolution
When the government receives money to pay for infrastructure like public services.
When citizens are represented by elected officials who speak for them.
Representation
Someone who lives in a colonized territory of another country.
A colonist that was on the side of America during the Revolution
When the government receives money to pay for infrastructure like public services.
When citizens are represented by elected officials who speak for them.
Government
an organization that leads and runs the city, state, and nation.
A colonist that was on the side of America during the Revolution
When the government receives money to pay for infrastructure like public services.
When citizens are represented by elected officials who speak for them.
Revolt
an organization that leads and runs the city, state, and nation.
A colonist that was on the side of America during the Revolution
When people rise up against their leaders/government.
When citizens are represented by elected officials who speak for them.
Freedom
an organization that leads and runs the city, state, and nation.
The privilege to live and be safe in your country.
When people rise up against their leaders/government.
When citizens are represented by elected officials who speak for them.
Salutary Neglect
an organization that leads and runs the city, state, and nation.
The privilege to live and be safe in your country.
When people rise up against their leaders/government.
The policy of the British government during the 18th century regarding its North American colonies where trade regulations weren't enforced and the colonies were left to their own devices as long as they remained loyal to the British government.
Mercantilism
an organization that leads and runs the city, state, and nation.
The economic theory that trade generates wealth and a government should encourage trade by means of protectionism.
When people rise up against their leaders/government.
The policy of the British government during the 18th century regarding its North American colonies where trade regulations weren't enforced and the colonies were left to their own devices as long as they remained loyal to the British government.
