Chapter 4 Vocab: American Revolution!

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Colonists fighting for independence from Britain

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Patriot

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Taking no side in a conflict

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Neutralist

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Colonists who supported Britain.

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Loyalist

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Colonists known as TORIES

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loyalist

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British soldiers known as 'Lobsterbacks'

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redcoat

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Privately owned merchant ships with weapons

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privateer

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Created by the 2nd CC to fight the British

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Continental Army

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Initial gathering of colonial leaders concerned about Great Britain's treatment of American Colonies.

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First Continental Congress

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Meeting of delegates from the 13 colonies in 1775 to discuss defense, petition the King, and plan for independence.

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Second Continental Congress

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Paid soldier serving in a foreign army

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mercenary