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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hessians | Soldiers that had a reputation as fierce fighters. |
| Thomas Paine | The person who published the Common Sense pamphlet to argue the case for independence |
| Common Sense | Good sense and sound judgment in practical matters. |
| Thomas Jefferson | Wrote the declaration of independence. |
| Declaration of Independence | A document adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 |
| Unalienable Right | A right that is inherent in all people by virtue of their humanity |
| Consent of the Governed | A political idea that a government's authority and legitimacy are justified only by the people's consent. |
| Resolution | A firm decision to do or not to do something. |
| Patriot | American colonists who opposed British rule during the American Revolution |
| Redcoat | A British soldier. |