Revolutionary War Vocabulary

Secret group of colonists founded to protest the Stamp Act

Civilian soldiers who are trained to fight but not part of the regular army

Colonists who fought against British rule

Great Britain's government that includes a monarchy

Colonists who remained loyal to the King during the American Revolution

Nickname for British soldiers because of their red uniforms

Legislative assembly composed of delegates from the rebel colonies who met during and after the American Revolution

Colonists who can be ready at a moments notice to fight the British

Boston citizens disguised as Indians and raided 3 British ships and dumped tea into the Harbor to protest taxes on tea

Tax that the British placed on all paper products