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| John Locke | Enlightenment philosopher whose ideas, more than any other’s, influenced the American belief in self-government |
| Sons of Liberty | This group was formed to protect the rights of the colonists and take to the streets if needed. |
| Parliament | the law-making body of England, consisting of representatives from throughout the kingdom. |
| Boycott | to refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source. |
| Minutemen | Nickname given to the Massachussetts militia |
| Debt | an obligation (such as money) owed by one party to a second party |
| The inalienable rights | Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. |
| Common Sense | Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine arguing for independence |
| Patriot | a colonist in favor of independence |
| Loyalist | a colonist who supported Britain. |
| King George III | Ruler of England during the American Revolution. |
| Independence | freedom from control by another government or country. |
| Lexington & Concord | The first shots of the American Revolution |
| Yorktown | The last major battle of the American Revolution. |
