American Revolution

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A colonist that supported the British during the war.

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Loyalist

Front

A body of elected officials who make laws and represent the people.

Back

Parliament

Front

A colonist who supported independence from Great Britian.

Back

Patriot

Front

A territory that is controlled by a stronger country.

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Colony

Front

Money that people pay to the government.

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Tax

Front

After the _________ War, control over the thirteen colonies by ________ increased.

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French & Indian War, Great Britain

Front

The leader at the time was King _______.

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George III

Front

To make up for war expenses, King George III and Parliament passed a series of taxes on the colonies. The colonist were angry because they believed that taxation without __________ was tyranny.

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representation

Front

Two major impacts of the taxes were the Boston __________ and the _________ Tea Party.

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Massacre, Boston

Front

Eventually, tensions got so high that the first battle of the American Revolution took place- the Battle of Lexington and _______.

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Concord