Test: Wednesday Sept. 3
revolution (n.)- a complete and total change in government
satchel (n.)- an old school book bag
urchins (n.)- crusty, nasty little creatures; dirty and underhanded
reprisals (n.)- something that is done to someone to punish them or hurt them for something they have done; payback
hysterical (adj)- unable to control your emotions
taxes (n.)- money paid to the government in return for services
independence (n.)- not dependent; you can do it yourself
patriot (n.)- a person who is patriotic; someone who loves their country
Lexington (n.)- a town in Massachusetts where the British and the Patriots fought. It was the first victory for the Patriots (colonists)
propaganda (n.)- the spreading of information to help your cause. The information is not always true. It generally is based on a small amount of truth.
Bonus: Continental Army
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