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7 Cards in this Set
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First Continental Congress
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A gathering in the fall of 1774 of delegates from throughout the colonies.
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Minutemen
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Members of the civilian volunteer militia.
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Redcoats
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British Soldiers.
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Second Continental Congress
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In May 1775, delegates from 12 colonies met in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress.
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Continental Army
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This military force would carry out the fight against Britain.
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George Washington
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A virginian that was in command of the army.
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Battle of Bunker Hill
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This Battle proved the colonists could take on the British.
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