CHAPTER 6: ROAD TO REVOLUTIONARY WAR

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Considered rebels who were committing treason by violating British rule.

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PATRIOTS

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An excellent writer from Virginia who was selected to draft the Declaration of Independence.

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THOMAS JEFFERSON

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Ordered troops to arrest Adams & Hancock in Lexington & destroy military supplies in Concord.

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GENERAL THOMAS GAGE

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Gave a speech about the illegal use of search warrants & said, "No Taxation w/o Representation"

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JAMES OTIS JR.

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Created by King's finance minister that placed import taxes on glass, paper, paint, lead & tea.

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TOWNSHEND ACTS

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This means income.

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REVENUE

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Caused Britain to go into debt and owe large sums of money: The French & Indian War, The Revolutionary War, Spain stole gold from Britain, A Famine in Britain.

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The French & Indian War

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What are import taxes?

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DUTIES

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A member of the colonial militia who was trained to respond at a moment's notice

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MINUTEMEN

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Formed Continental Army, appointed Washington as commander & authorized printing of paper money

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SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS