CHAPTER 4 SECTION 1 VOCABULARY

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First Continental Congress

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Secret gathering of colonial leaders to discuss issues between Britain and the colonies.

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Patriots

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Colonists who chose to fight for independence from Britain.

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Minutemen

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Local militia who were ready to fight at a minute's notice.

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Redcoats

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British soldiers' nickname due to the red coats they wore.

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Second Continental Congress

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Second group of colonial leaders that met in Philadelphia.

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Continental Army

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Soldiers from all colonies that would fight against Britain.

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George Washington

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Named by Congress to command the Continental Army.

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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The first major battle of the American Revolution, tragically won by the Redcoats.