Match the term to the correct definition. broadside constitution grievances preamble patriot loyalists 1. an official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair 2. the beginning of a document that explains why the document exists 3. a sizable sheet of paper printed on one side 4. colonists who were loyal to Great Britain; also known as Tories 5. a colonist who wanted to become independent of Great Britain 6. a written document that outlines a country's government
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1. an official statement of a complaint about something believed to be wrong or unfair = grievances ( grievances are a kind of complaint that is filed by an employee because of hazardous working conditions etc).
2. the beginning of a document that explains why the document exists = preamble( a statement that provides an introduction, and expression in a document is known as its preamble).
3. a sizable sheet of paper printed on one side = broadside (paper with print on one side is called the broadside).
4. colonists who were loyal to Great Britain; also known as Tories = loyalists ( loyalist were those personalities who remained faithful to the British government during the American revolution).
5. a colonist who wanted to become independent of the Great Britain= patriot (patriots are those personalities who encourages, loves and defends their country).
6. a written document that outlines a country's government = constitution ( a constitution is a set of fundamental laws or opinions, that describe the rights and duties of its citizens)