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American Revolution Vocabulary Quiz

 

Directions: Match the vocabulary words on the left with the definitions on the right.

1. disguise one who resists authority or restriction.
2. profiteer one of an unofficial or loosely organized group of soldiers who stage unconventional or surprise attacks against an enemy.
3. column someone who is loyal to a government, organization, or leader, esp. in a time of crisis.
4. cannonade the state or condition of being secret.
5. repeal a long row of soldiers.
6. smuggle to engage in the illegal trafficking of goods.
7. secrecy the betrayal of one's country, esp. by waging war against it or aiding its enemies with strategic information.
8. loyalist to withdraw, revoke, or make void, esp. by official action or proclamation.
9. rebel an introduction to a speech or document, esp. one that explains the purpose of the text to follow.
10. preamble an extended, massive firing of cannon.
11. regiment a person who gains excessive profits, esp. by selling scarce commodities at very high prices.
12. treason to cover or conceal, in order to present a false appearance or impression.
13. guerrilla or guerilla a troop of infantry consisting of at least two battalions.

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