Evidence
A body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or a proposition is true
Cite
To quote, paraphrase or refer to
Infer
To conclude from evidence or reasoning
Persuade
To convince someone to do something
Evaluate
To decide if something is good or bad; right or wrong
Claim
To say it's true
Rebellion
Open to opposition to authority
Revolution
An overthrow and replacement of a government by the people; or a sudden or complete change
Representation
The right of being represented by delegates having a voice in legislation or government, or action or speech on behalf of a person or group
Committee of correspondence
Letter writing campaign that became a major tool of protest in the colonies
Traitor
Person who betrays his or her country
Monopoly
A company or group having control of all or nearly all of the business or industry
Patriot
Colonist who favored war against Britain
Neutral
Not taking sides in a conflict
Ratify
To approve
Declaration of Independence
A 1776 document stating that the 13 English colonies were free and independent nation
Boycott
To refuse to buy or use certain goods or services
Tea Act
A 1773 law that led the British East India Company to bypass tea merchants and sell directly to colonists
Intolerable Acts
Series of laws passed in 1774 to punish Boston for the Tea Party
Minuteman
Colonial militia volunteer who is prepared to fight at a minutes notice
Olive branch petition
Peace petition sent to King George by colonial delegates after the battle of Lexington and Concord
Stamp Act
1765 law that please new duties on legal documents and tax newspapers, almanacs, playing cards and dice
Repeal
To cancel
Blockade
The shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out
Mercenary
Soldier who fights nearly for pay, often from a foreign country
Writs of assistance
Legal document that allowed British custom officials to inspect the ships cargo without giving a reason
Militia
Army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
Loyalist
Colonist who remained loyal to Britain
Propaganda
Spreading of ideas to help a cause or hurt an opposing cause
Liberty
Freedom
Counterclaim
A claim made to rebut or go against previous claim