Revolutionary War Context Clues

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What does 'imposed' mean?

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forced

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What does 'militia' mean?

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army

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What does 'belfry' mean?

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bell tower

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What does 'confront' mean?

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stand face to face with

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What does 'repeal' mean?

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take away

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law that imposed taxes on printed materials in the colonies.

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Who was George Washington?

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A leader in the American Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States.

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What was the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

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A protest against British taxes where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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What does 'revolution' mean in the context of the Revolutionary War?

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A significant change or overthrow of a government.

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What does 'patriot' mean?

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A colonist who supported independence from Britain.