U2W1-Creating a nation

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What is a Loyalist?

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A Loyalist is a person who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War.

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What is a convention?

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A convention is a formal meeting for a special purpose.

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What is a representative?

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A representative is a person chosen to speak or act for others, especially in a government.

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Which country helped the Americans defeat the British?

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France joined the fight on the American's side to help defeat the British troops.

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What did the colonists work together to achieve?

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The colonists worked together to solve problems and gain their independence.

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What was the Stamp Act?

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The Stamp Act was a law that imposed taxes on printed materials in the American colonies, leading to protests.

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What does it mean to boycott?

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To boycott means to refuse to buy or use goods and services as a way to protest.

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Who was George Washington?

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George Washington was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States.

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What is independence?

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Independence is the state of being free from outside control; self-governance.

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What role did committees play during the American Revolution?

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Committees were formed to organize resistance against British rule and to coordinate efforts among the colonies.