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COLONIES
A body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland (plural)
PATRIOTS
One who loves and defends his or her country (plural)
LOYALISTS
A person who is ___ to their allegiance (plural)
REVERE
American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride to warn the colonists in Lexington
TAXES
Charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government (plural)
TEA PARTY
A ___ at which ___ is served
STAMP ACT
An ___ passed by the British Parliament in 1756 that raised revenue from the American Colonies by
INDEPENDENCE
The successful ending of the American Revolution
BOYCOTT
A group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
REVOLUTION
A drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
ADAMS
In Judeo-Christian mythology (plural)
MASSACRE
The savage and excessive killing of many people
REPRESENTATION
The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
TEA
A light midafternoon meal of ___ and sandwiches or cakes
PARLIAMENT
A legislative assembly in certain countries

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