American Revolution Flashcards

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First Continental Congress

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A meeting of representatives from all of the colonies except Georgia to discuss problems with Britain.

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Minutemen

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A name for certain colonial soldiers who could be ready to fight in a hurry.

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Battles of Lexington and Concord

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The first battles of the American Revolution where British troops were met by Minutemen.

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Second Continental Congress

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A second meeting of representatives from all colonies to discuss British policies and independence.

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Patriots

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Colonists who wanted to break away from Great Britain and were willing to go to war for independence.

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Loyalists

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Colonists who remained loyal to the king and Great Britain before and during the American Revolution.

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Tories

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Another name for Loyalists during the American Revolution.

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Declaration of Independence

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A document written by Thomas Jefferson explaining why colonists wanted to break away from Great Britain.