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Chapter 6 vocab
Flash cards for chapter 6 vocab.
Term | Definition |
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Second Continental Congress | The colonies' congress |
Continental Army | The colonists' army |
George Washington | Commander in chief of the continental army |
Battle of Bunker Hill | A short but very bloody battle. |
Impose | Force |
Independence | Being free from outside control and not depending on another's authority |
Policies | A principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual |
Olive Branch Petition | A petition to King George asking for peace |
Thomas Paine | The writer of Common Sense |
Common Sense | A fiery pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. |
Declaration of Independence | A statement mostly written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen colonies from Britain |
Thomas Jefferson | The youngest member of the committee |
Natural Rights | Rights that people naturally have under law |
Fundamental Rights | Rights that state everyone should be treated equal |
Independence Day | The day American's won their freedom |