People
A colonist who opposed British rule and supported the American Revolution.
Patriot
A person who betrays their country or cause, especially by aiding an enemy.
Traitor
A city that serves as the seat of government; also refers to money or assets used for investment.
Capital
A law passed by the British government that required American colonists to pay a tax on printed materials, such as newspapers and legal documents.
Stamp Act
A significant change or overthrow of a government, often involving conflict or war.
Revolution
A colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution.
Loyalist
A person who is elected or chosen to act or speak on behalf of others.
Representative
A share of ownership in a company, which can be bought or sold.
Stock
A formal agreement between two or more parties, often countries, to end hostilities or outline terms of peace.
Treaty
The act of withdrawing or moving back from a position or situation, often in the context of military action.
Retreat
A group of ordinary citizens who are trained to fight in emergencies, often used to support regular armies.
Militia
A person who starts and runs their own business, taking on financial risks in the hope of making a profit.
Entrepreneur
A marketplace where stocks are bought and sold, allowing investors to trade shares of companies.
Stock Exchange
A document that outlines the fundamental principles and framework of a government.
Constitution
The act of giving up or yielding to an opponent, often in a conflict or war.
Surrender
A person chosen to represent others, often in a formal meeting or assembly.
Delegate
A person who comes to live in a different country from where they were born.
Immigrant
A financial institution that accepts deposits, provides loans, and offers other financial services.
Bank
A formal change or addition to a document, especially a constitution, that alters its meaning or application.
Amendment
A period of great change when industries and factories began to grow rapidly, changing how people worked and lived.
Industrial Revolution
A group of representatives from the American colonies that met to discuss and respond to British policies and actions.
Continental Congress
The western edge of settled land was called the
Frontier
A town that experiences rapid economic growth due to the discovery of valuable resources or new industries.
Boomtown
A powered rail vehicle that pulls trains, playing a crucial role in transportation.
A water way built for boats.
Canal