Question

match the following vocabulary word with the correct definition
patriot
loyalist
revolution
delegate
minutemen
a representative of a state in the continental congress
a change in political power resulting caused from the people revolting against an oppressive government
a colonist who wanted to remain an english citizen and not establish independence
a colonist that supported independence from england
a colonist who was apart of the colonial militia that could be ready for battle very quickly

Explanation:

1. A patriot is a colonist that supported independence from England. They were in favor of breaking away from British rule.
2. A loyalist is a colonist who wanted to remain an English citizen and not establish independence. They were loyal to the British crown.
3. A revolution is a change in political power resulting caused from the people revolting against an oppressive government. It often leads to significant social - political transformation.
4. A delegate is a representative of a state in the Continental Congress. They represented their respective colonies/states in the governing body.
5. Minutemen were colonists who were part of the colonial militia that could be ready for battle very quickly.

Answer:

Patriot - A colonist that supported independence from England
Loyalist - A colonist who wanted to remain an English citizen and not establish independence
Revolution - A change in political power resulting caused from the people revolting against an oppressive government
Delegate - A representative of a state in the Continental Congress
Minutemen - A colonist who was apart of the colonial militia that could be ready for battle very quickly