American Revolution Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to the American Revolution.

Conflict

A fight or disagreement.

Ally

A person or country that sides with and supports you.

Parliament

The group of representatives who make laws in England.

Tax

Money charged by the government on goods or activities.

Petition

A formal, signed request asking a leader to make a change.

Repeal

To cancel or do away with a law.

Imported (goods)

Items brought in from another country.

Merchant

A person who buys and sells goods.

Denounce

To publicly speak out against something.

Effigy

A dummy made to represent a hated person, often burned in protest.

Mob

A large, often unruly crowd of people.

Retaliate

To fight back or strike back.

Propaganda

Information spread to influence public opinion, often one-sided.

Intolerable

Impossible to bear or put up with.

Delegate

A person chosen to represent others.

Militia

Citizen volunteers trained to fight in emergencies, not professional soldiers

Grievance

A complaint about unfair treatment.

Proclamation

An official public announcement.

Boycott

To refuse to buy or use something as a form of protest.

Coercive

Forcing someone to act through pressure or threats.

Quartering

Providing housing and supplies for soldiers.

Debt

Money owed that must be paid back.