Colonial Rebellion Against Great Britain

Flashcards describing key terms and figures related to the colonial rebellion against Great Britain.

Boycott

To refuse to buy something as a form of protest.

First Continental Congress

A meeting of colonial representatives who wrote a petition to King George to remove the recent acts applied to Massachusetts.

Loyalists

Those who supported the King and Parliament during the American Revolution.

Monopoly

When no one else sells the same product, allowing a single seller to control the market.

Patriots

Those who wanted independence from Great Britain.

Repealed

To reverse a law or act.

Committees of Correspondence

Groups established to facilitate communication among the colonies regarding boycotts and other actions against British rule.

Minuteman

Colonial militia members who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice.

Boston Tea Party

A protest by colonists against British taxes, particularly the tea tax, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

Benjamin Franklin

A key figure in the American Revolution known for his contributions to communication and diplomacy.

Samuel Adams

A leader in the American Revolution who helped organize resistance against British policies.