USA HISTORY

THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774

SONS OF LIBERTY RESISTANCE TO THE STAMP ACT AND BRITISH RULE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Treason means to
A
sneak things into the country illegally
B
spread false information
C
betray your country’s government
D
to cancel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Treason refers to the betrayal of one’s own country by attempting to overthrow the government through waging war against the state or materially aiding its enemies.

Detailed explanation-2: -treason. noun. trea·son ˈtrēz-ᵊn. : the betrayal of a trust : treachery. : the crime of attempting to overthrow the government of one’s country or of attempting to kill or injure the ruler or the ruler’s family.

Detailed explanation-3: -treason, the crime of betraying a nation or a sovereign by acts considered dangerous to security. In English law, treason includes the levying of war against the government and the giving of aid and comfort to the monarch’s enemies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Treason is the offence of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance.

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