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Revolution begins
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| First Continental Congress | gathering of colonial leaders who were deeply troubled about the relationship between Great Britain and its colonies in America |
| Patriots | colonists who chose to fight for independence |
| minutemen | the members of the civilian volunteer militia |
| Redcoats | British soldiers wearing red uniforms |
| Second Continental Congress | meeting of delegates from 12 colonies in Philadelphia in May 1775 |
| Continental Army | army created by the Second Continental Congress to carry out the fight against Britain |
| George Washington | the Virginian who commanded the Continental Army |
| Battle of Bunker Hill | battle won by the British but with double the American losses |