Grade 4_ American Revolution Terms

What does "Independence" mean?

• To govern on your own or be free from control

• Leaders who speak for the people

• An official statement or announcement

• A sudden or complete change of government

Which answer best describes a "Representative"?

• An army made up of volunteers

• Leaders who speak for the people

• A colonist who supported the American Revolution

• A set of rules for a country

What is a "Protest"?

• A way to express disagreement and try to make a change

• A list of freedoms people should have

• A colonist who wanted to stay loyal to Britain

• An official statement or announcement

What does "Boycotting" mean?

• A sudden or complete change of government

• When people stop buying or using something to express disagreement

• A set of rules for a country

• An army made up of volunteers

What is a "Militia"?

• An official statement or announcement

• A colonist who supported the American Revolution

• An army made up of volunteers

• A list of freedoms people should have

What is a "Revolution"?

• A sudden or complete change of government

• A colonist who wanted to stay loyal to Britain

• A set of rules for a country

• Leaders who speak for the people

What is a "Declaration"?

• A list of freedoms people should have

• An official statement or announcement

• A colonist who supported the American Revolution

• A way to express disagreement

Which choice best describes a "Patriot"?

• A colonist who supported the American Revolution

• A colonist who wanted to stay loyal to Britain

• An army made up of volunteers

• Leaders who speak for the people

Which answer best describes a "Loyalist"?

• A colonist who wanted to stay loyal to Britain

• A colonist who supported the American Revolution

• An official statement or announcement

• A sudden or complete change of government

What is a "Constitution"?

• A set of rules that tells how a country or state will be set up and functions

• A list of freedoms people should have

• An army made up of volunteers

• A way to express disagreement