Vocab flashcard SS

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1776 statement by the Second Continental Congress explaining the colonies' desire for independence from Britain.

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True

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Minuteman is a military force raised from civilians to support a regular army in emergencies.

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True

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1776: Common Sense, a pamphlet by Thomas Paine, asserted the colonies' right to independence.

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True

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1st Continental Congress met in Sept 1774 in Philadelphia. Delegates from 12 colonies supported Mass. and decided to boycott British goods until the Intolerance Act was canceled.

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True

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Official public announcement: Proclamation

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True

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unable to be endured

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intolerable

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American colonists loyal to Britain opposing independence

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Loyalist

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American colonists determined to fight the British for independence

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patriot

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Supreme authority within territorial boundaries

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sovereignty

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Cruel and oppressive government

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tyranny