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government
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The laws and people that rule a country, state or town.
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French and Indian War
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The war between Great Britain and France. The French were allies with the Native Americans.
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Stamp Act
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Items such as newspaper pamphlets were taxed. A stamp was placed on the item to show that tax was paid.
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patriot
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Colonists who were against British rule.
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loyalists
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Colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain.
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militia
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A volunteer group of soldiers.
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American Revolution
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A war fought by the 13 colonies to gain their freedom from Great Britain.
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Continental Congress
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Meeting where colonial leaders gathered to talk about how they should deal with Great Britain. They wrote letters to the British asking them to stop fighting.
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Declaration of Independence
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A statement written by Thomas Jefferson explaining why the colonies wanted to become independent and free from British rule.
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