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pre- american rev.
Wilson -Civics and economics
Term | Definition |
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1st continental congress | in 1774 , meeting of delegates from 12 colonies in Philadelphia( Georgia did not attend) |
2nd continental congress | 1) sent the Olive Branch Petition 2) created continental army with George Washington as the leader. 3) Agreed to write a formal letter declaring their independence from England. |
Boston Massacre | Incident in 1770 in which British Troops fired on killed American colonists . |
Boston Tea Party | A 1773 protest against British taxes in which Boston colonists disguised as Mohawks dumped valuable tea into Boston Habor. |
Boycott | A refusal to buy or use goods and services |
Continental Army | Army formed in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress and led by General George Washington. |
Declaration of Independence | The document recording the Proclamation of |