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Understanding Key Terms of the American Revolution

This vocabulary chapter explores essential terms associated with the American Revolution. It introduces pivotal figures such as King George III, the British monarch during the conflict, and notable colonists like Samuel Adams and John Adams. Key concepts like 'boycott', which signifies a refusal to purchase British goods, and 'militia', a group of armed colonists defending their communities, are defined. The chapter also discusses the First Continental Congress, the significance of Lexington and Concord, and the Declaration of Independence authored by Thomas Jefferson. These terms provide insight into the revolutionary spirit of the time.

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Understanding Key Terms of the American Revolution

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  1. Chapter 6Vocabulary The Road to Revolution

  2. *King George III-the British ruler during the American Revolution.

  3. *Boycott-a refusal to buy goods.

  4. *Sons of Liberty-a secret group of colonists that met to oppose British policy.

  5. *Samuel Adams-leader of the Boston Sons of Liberty.

  6. *John Adams-cousin of Samuel Adams, a lawyer, who defended the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre.

  7. *Militia-a force of armed colonists who pledged to defend their community.

  8. *Minutemen-trained militia who were ready to fight in a minute’s notice.

  9. *1st Continental Congress-(1774)delegates from colonies except Georgia, met and voted to ban all trade with Britain until Intolerable Acts were repealed.

  10. *Lexington and Concord-minutemen and Red Coats engage in the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

  11. *Artillery-cannons and large guns.

  12. *Declaration of Independence-(July 4, 1776)-colonial document that described why the colonies were breaking away from Britain

  13. *Thomas Jefferson-author of the Declaration of Independence.

  14. THE END!

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