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Chapter 12
Term | Definition |
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Declaration of Independence | the document that announced that the American colonies were breaking away from Great Britain and explained why |
Second Continental Congress | the meeting of delegates from the American colonies that began in 1775. They approved the Declaration of Independence and acted as the colonies' government during the Revolution. |
Minuteman | a Patriot volunteer who was paid and trained to be ready to fight at a minute's notice |
militia | a body of mostly untrained part-time soldiers who did required military service and were available for full-time paid duty when needed |
equality | the state of having the same rights and privileges as others |