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An ______________ is somebody who is being trained by a skilled professional in an art, a craft, or a trade. In colonial trades, this person learned from, and worked for, the master.
apprentice
In colonial times, a _______ was a proud supporter of the American cause: at first, this meant freedom from what were considered unfair British laws. Later on, it also meant a person who was in favor of American independence from the Briti
patriot
_________was a nickname for a British soldier serving in America, so named because of the color of the coat he wore. It was not as insulting as two other nicknames, “bloodyback” and “lobster.” It was similar to the modern nickname “cops
Redcoat
A ____________is somebody who is forced to work for somebody else. Since this person was regarded as property, he or she received no payment for their work.
slave
This was a bloody costly war (1756-1763) between England and France. Part of the war was fought in North America, where both countries claimed land. The fighting occurred on the northern and western frontiers.
Seven Years War
As a verb: (im-PORT) to bring something in from another country, usually for trade.
As a noun: Something made or grown in another country that is then shipped here, usually so that it may be resold.
import
As a verb: to ship goods that are made or grown in one country to another country, where they will be sold.
export
Literally, a _______ is any person who is loyal to his or her king. In the dozen or so years leading up to the Revolutionary War, a _____was a person who continued to support King George III and his policies in the American colonies.
loyalist
As a verb: to refuse to deal with a process, an organization or a company as a form or expression of protest against it. Usually, there is a group of people who agree to --______rather than just one person.
boycott
As a verb:_______to complain about or object to something.
protest
An________ is a dummy, often crudely made, that is supposed to represent a real person who is disliked.
effigy
_______are monies that a government makes its citizens pay. This money is used for various things the government needs in order to operate.
taxes
The _______(or Duties) were laws passed by the British Parliament in June 1767. They placed a tax on common products imported to America such as lead, paper, paint, glass, and tea.
Townshend Acts
A regular meeting place for Patriots to express their viewpoints and protest the British interference in the colonies.
Liberty Tree
One who suffers or sacrifices something of great value – often one’s own life – for refusing to renounce a belief or standing up for one’s principles.
martyr
An act established by Parliament, imposed a tax on all public and legal documents including permits, contracts, newspapers, wills, pamphlets, and even playing cards.
Stamp Act
