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11 Cards in this Set
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First Continental Congress |
gathering of colonial leaders who were deeply troubled about the relationship between Great Britain and its colonies in America |
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Patriots |
colonists who chose to fight for independence |
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minutemen |
members of the civilian volunteer militia |
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Redcoats |
British soldiers wearing red uniforms |
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Second Continental Congress |
meeting of delegates from 12 colonies in Philadelphia in May 1775 |
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Continental Army |
army created by the Second Continental Congress to carry out the fight against Britian |
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George Washington |
the Virginian who commanded the Continental Army |
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Battle of Bunker Hill |
battle won by the British but with double the American losses |
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What did the delegates debate? |
violence was avoidable |
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Why did the British soldiers go to Concord? |
the British killed 8 minutemen |
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What was King George's response to the Olive Branch Petition? |
He refused. |
