Revolt - To rise up and resist authority or rules., Revolution - A complete and major change in government, society, or ideas., Federalism - A system where power is divided between a national and state governments., Enlightenment - A movement that promoted reason, science, and individual rights., Democracy - Government where people rule through elected representatives., Boycott - To refuse to buy or use goods as a form of protest., Taxation Without Representation - Being taxed without having a voice in government., Monarchy - A government ruled by a king or queen., Parliament - Britain’s lawmaking body., Patriot - Colonist who supported independence from Britain., Loyalist - Colonist who remained loyal to Britain., Independence - Freedom from outside control., Liberty - The right to be free and make choices., Tyranny - Cruel or unfair use of government power., Natural Rights - Rights that belong to all people (life, liberty, property)., Articles of Confederation - The first U.S. government with weak central power., Constitution - A written plan of government., Bill of Rights - The first 10 amendments that protect freedoms., Mercantilism - An economic system where colonies support the mother country’s wealth., Militia - A group of ordinary citizens trained as soldiers.,

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