S.S.Vocabulary
Who are Loyalists?
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment.
What were the first battles of the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord.
What are the minutemen?
Companies of civilian soldiers who boasted that they were ready to fight on a minute's notice.
What is obesity?
The state of having a significant amount of excess body fat.
How many parts are in the Declaration of Independence?
Four parts.
Who are Patriots?
American colonists who favored American independence.
What is blood?
A fluid that carries gases, nutrients, and waste through the body.
What was the Continental Army?
An army, led by Commander George Washington, that was created to fight against the British in a more organized way than colonial militias.
What is a militia?
A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies.
What is a pathogen?
A microorganism, another organism, a virus, or a protein that causes disease.
Who represented the colonies in London during the Stamp Act crisis?
Benjamin Franklin.
What is a preamble?
The introduction to a formal document, especially the Constitution.
What is an antiviral drug?
A drug that destroys viruses or prevents their growth or replication.
Who proposed a resolution to break away from Great Britain?
Richard Henry Lee.