American Revolutionary War Vocabulary

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Martial law

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Controlled by the British military

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Patriot

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Colonists opposed to Britain’s actions and policies

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Loyalist

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People loyal to Britain

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Militia

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Volunteer armies of colonists (like volunteer soldiers)

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Symbolic

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An action or object that represents an idea or feeling

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Volunteer soldiers

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Another term for militia.

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Colonists' decision

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Reasons for going to war with England.

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Cause(s) of the Boston Massacre

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Colonial unrest due to the British’s repeated attempts to control the colonies and collect taxes. Colonists yelled insults at a British guard, leading to violence.

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Actions taken by the committees

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Managed the 'tea crisis,' wrote letters and pamphlets about British policies, spread documents, and urged colonists to get involved.

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Tea Act and colonists' reaction

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The Tea Act stated that only the British East India Company could sell tea in the colonies. Colonists believed this was unjust and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor (Boston Tea Party).