The American Revolution Word Search
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Words to find: PATRIOT, LOYALIST, MINUTEMAN, REDCOAT, COLONY, REBELLION, INDEPENDENCE, CONGRESS, DECLARATION, REVOLUTION, TREATY, PARLIAMENT.
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The American Revolution word list, defined
- PATRIOT /ˈpeɪtriət/ · noun
- A person who loves and supports their country and its people, often by defending its interests and values. Related: nationalist, loyalist, chauvinist, jingoist.
- LOYALIST /ˈloʊ.əlɪst/ · noun
- A person who supports or sympathizes with a particular group or cause, especially one that is considered to be conservative or traditional. A person who is loyal to a particular institution, organization, or leader. Related: supporter, sympathizer, conservative, traditionalist.
- MINUTEMAN /ˈmɪnjʊtmən/ · noun
- A member of a colonial militia in the American Revolution, who was required to be ready to fight at a minute's notice. A person who is prepared to take action at a moment's notice. Related: militiaman, volunteer, soldier, fighter.
- REDCOAT /ˈrɛdkɔːt/ · noun
- A British soldier, especially one who served in the 18th century, typically wearing a red uniform. Related: British soldier, red uniform, soldier.
- COLONY /ˈkɒləni/ · noun
- A country or area under the political control of a distant nation, whose settlers occupy it; more broadly, a group of people or animals of the same kind living together in one place. Related: settlement, outpost, possession, dependency.
- REBELLION /ˌrɛbəˈlɪʃən/ · noun
- A refusal to obey or conform to an authority or established order, often involving violent or aggressive action. A strong, active opposition to a person or thing. Related: insurrection, mutiny, riot, uprising.
- INDEPENDENCE /ɪnˈdɛpəndəns/ · noun
- The state of being independent; freedom from the control or influence of others. The quality of being able to act or make decisions without being controlled or influenced by others. Related: autonomy, freedom, liberty, self-reliance.
- CONGRESS /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/ · noun
- A formal meeting or conference of delegates to discuss matters of common concern; also (capitalized, in the United States) the national legislative body consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Related: assembly, conference, convention, council.
- DECLARATION /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/ · noun
- A formal or explicit statement or announcement, especially one made publicly, officially, or in writing. It can also refer to the act of declaring something. Related: announcement, proclamation, statement, pronouncement.
- REVOLUTION /rɛvəˈluːʃən/ · noun, verb
- A fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something; a complete overthrow of a system or government. Related: mutation, overthrow, rebellion, insurrection.
- TREATY /ˈtriːti/ · noun
- A formal agreement between nations or groups, especially one that is written down and ratified. A special or official act of kindness or favor. Related: agreement, accord, compact, covenant.
- PARLIAMENT /ˈpɑːr.li.mənt/ · noun
- A legislative body in a country or state, typically consisting of a group of elected representatives who make laws and decisions on behalf of the people. Related: assembly, congress, legislature, council.
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