Revolutionary War Vocabulary
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During the American Revolution, what was a 'Patriot'?
About Revolutionary War Vocabulary
Give your memory a workout with Revolutionary War Vocabulary: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Learn the words and phrases of the American Revolution (1765-1783) Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. During the American Revolution, what was a 'Patriot'?
Answer: A colonist who supported independence from Britain
2. What was a 'Loyalist' (or 'Tory') during the Revolution?
Answer: A colonist who remained faithful to the British Crown
3. In Revolutionary War vocabulary, what were 'minutemen'?
Answer: Civilian militia members ready to fight at a minute's notice
4. What did 'no taxation without representation' mean?
Answer: Colonists should not be taxed by a parliament in which they had no voice
5. During the Revolution, what was a 'Continental'?
Answer: Paper currency issued by the Continental Congress
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