Chapter 4 American Revolution Part 2

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Gathering of colonial leaders who were deeply troubled about the relationship between Great Britain and its colonies in America

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First Continental Congress

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Colonists who chose to fight for independence: Tories, Loyalists, Monarchists, Patriots

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Patriots

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The members of the civilian volunteer militia:

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minutemen

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British soldiers wearing red uniforms:

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Redcoats

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Meeting of delegates from 12 colonies in Philadelphia in May 1775:

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Second Continental Congress

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Army created by the Second Continental Congress to carry out the fight against Britain:

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Continental Army

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The Virginian who commanded the Continental Army:

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George Washington

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Battle won by the British but with double the American losses:

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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By Thomas Paine, a 47 page pamphlet that argued against British rule over America:

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Common Sense

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The main author of the Declaration of Independence:

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Thomas Jefferson