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What were redcoats?
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British soldiers named that because the their bright red uniforms
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What happened in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
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It demonstrated that despite British superior firepower, the colonists could withstand frontal assault. (patriot morale victory...only morale!)
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What were minutemen?
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members who were ready to fight on a minutes notice
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Describe the First Continental Congress. What was the only colony not represented?
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September 1774: 56 delegates met in Philadelpia. Many protestan group people attended. They picked the best way to respond to the British which was to continue boycotts and warn the militais.
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What was the Contintal Army?
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An army led by George Washington that was organized and funded to defend the colonists
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Describe the Second Continental Congress.
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Leaders decided how to act now that open hostilities had taken place. Decided to fund a Continental Army.
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What was the Olive Branch Petition?
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It was signed July 5th and it was named after the peace symbol. It was a peace request made on the colonists behalf
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Who was George Washington?
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A Virginian leader. He led the Continental Army and was a well-respected veteran of the French and Indian war
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What is a siege?
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a military blockade of a city or fort
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