Politics
Of or relating to politics or government
Political
To be different
Vary
Land that is controlled by a different country
Colony
a formal examination of evidence before a judge
Trial
A meeting of delegates from 12 colonies whose purpose was to suspend trade with Britain.
The First Continental Congress
when a person in control abuses their power
Tyranny
a tool, material, or person that can be used to correctly complete a task
Resources
The study of the earth’s physical and cultural features
Geography
To fight against authority.
Rebel
A colonist who favored war against Britain
Patriot
The system in which people make and exchange goods and services
Economy
To say or state something in an official, strong or public way
Declare
An area with one or more features that make it different from other surrounding areas
Region
Rights that cannot be taken away
Unalienable rights
a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that argued for independence from Great Britain
Common Sense
An open clash between two opposing groups or people.
Conflict
the action of buying and selling goods and services.
trade
The way something is set up or organized
Structure
The refusal to obey unjust laws using non-violent means.
Civil Disobedience
An introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document
Preamble
an amount of money that a government requires people to pay according to their income, the value of their property, etc., and that is used to pay for the things done by the government.
Tax
An army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
Militia
Sending a group of people to establish political control over another place
Colonize
A colonist who remained loyal to Britain
Loyalist
A type of warfare in which small military groups use surprise attacks and other tactics.
Guerilla Warfare