Independence From Britain Intro/Vocab

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Independence

Free from the control or influence of another country, specifically referring to the American colonies' separation from British rule.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>Free from the control or influence of another country, specifically referring to the American colonies' separation from British rule. </strong></span></p>
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Tyranny

Cruel and oppressive government rule, particularly associated with unjust use of power by the British monarchy over the American colonies.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>Cruel and oppressive government rule, particularly associated with unjust use of power by the British monarchy over the American colonies. </strong></span></p>
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Liberty

Being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>Being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. </strong></span></p>
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Rebellion

An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler, especially referring to the American colonies' struggle against British control.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler, especially referring to the American colonies' struggle against British control. </strong></span></p>
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Revolutionary War

The conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain from 1775 to 1783 resulted in the colonies' independence and the establishment of the United States.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>The conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain from 1775 to 1783 resulted in the colonies' independence and the establishment of the United States. </strong></span></p>
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Loyalist

A colonist in America who remained loyal to the British crown during the Revolutionary War, often opposing the push for independence.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>A colonist in America who remained loyal to the British crown during the Revolutionary War, often opposing the push for independence. </strong></span></p>
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Patriots

Colonists who resisted British rule and supported independence during the Revolutionary War.

<p><span style="color: red"><strong>Colonists who resisted British rule and supported independence during the Revolutionary War. </strong></span></p>