Question

name: arou m. date: 1, october, 2025 instructions: please complete the following questions to demonstrate your understanding of the revolutionary war and to showcase your knowledge of primary sources, secondary sources, key historical figures, causes, and the outcome of the war. answer all parts of each question. part 1: vocabulary. in your own words, define the four vocabulary words below: #1. what is the best meaning of the word ally? a. a person who moves to another country to live there. b. a country that decides to stay out of a war. c. a group of people who disagree with their own government. d. a country that joins another country to help in a common effort, like a war. #2. what does independence mean? a. a group of leaders making rules for their community. b. freedom from being controlled by another government or country. c. people moving from one place to another to start a new life. d. a country asking another country for help in a war. #3. what does strategy mean? a. a surprise attack during a battle. b. a tool used by soldiers in a war. c. an overall plan, such as for winning a war. d. a peace agreement between two countries. #4. what does tyranny mean? a. the unfair use of government power by a ruler. b. a system where people vote for their leaders. c. a written plan that explains how a government works. d. an agreement between two countries to work together.

Explanation:

• For the word "ally", in historical - context especially during wars, countries or groups that join forces are allies. Option D fits this.
• "Independence" refers to a state of being free from external control, which is best described by Option B.
• "Strategy" is a comprehensive plan for achieving a goal like winning a war, as in Option C.
• "Tyranny" is associated with a ruler misusing government power, which is Option A.

Answer:

1. D. A country that joins another country to help in a common effort, like a war.
2. B. Freedom from being controlled by another government or country.
3. C. An overall plan, such as for winning a war.
4. A. The unfair use of government power by a ruler.