Causes of the American Revolution Vocabulary Miss Bucella

Mercantilism We learned this in our last unit… Can somebody describe to me what mercantilism is? (Hint: It was on our quiz!)

Mercantilism Dictionary Definition: To maximize wealth and surplus of exports, a mother country must control trade of their colonies Teacher Definition: The practice of creating wealth by controlling trade

Patriot Dictionary Definition: American colonist who fought for independence from Great Britain during the revolution Teacher Definition: Colonist who wanted the colonies to be free from British rule during the Am. Revolution

Who are some famous Patriots? Samuel Adams And his ‘Sons of Liberty’ Benjamin Franklin Patrick Henry “Give me liberty, or give me death!” John Adams

Loyalists Dictionary Definition: Colonist who sided with Britain and wanted to stay loyal to the European country during the American Revolution Teacher Definition: Colonist who wanted the colonies to remain loyal to England and not declare independence

Boycott Dictionary Definition: The act of refusing to buy certain goods. It is a method often used in protest movements. Teacher Definition: You refuse to buy a product because buying it would support an unworthy cause

Redcoats Who were the “redcoats?” Why do you think they were called “redcoats?”

Redcoats Dictionary Definition: British soldiers who fought against the colonists in the American Revolution. They wore bright red uniforms. Teacher explanation: The English soldiers who fought against the Patriots

Continental Congress Dictionary Definition: Meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia, PA to petition to King George for fairer treatment. Teacher Explanation: Group of highly regarded colonists who met to write the Declaration of Independence

Independence Hall Dictionary Definition: Official state building in Philadelphia, PA where the Continental Congress met Teacher Explanation: Birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution

Tariff / Tax Dictionary Definition: Duties or customs imposed by a government on imports or exports. Teacher Definition: Taxes put on the colonists so that Britain could control them and make money.

Parliament Dictionary Definition: The legislature of Great Britain, consisting of three groups that rule the country and its colonies. Teacher Definition: The government of England that ruled over the 13 colonies It still exists today over in Europe

Minutemen Who were minutemen? Do you know? Why do you think they were called this?

Minutemen Dictionary Definition: American militia members who were supposed to be ready to fight at a minute’s notice. Teacher Definition: American Patriots who got immediately ready to fight the British whenever they were needed