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Revolutionary war
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sons of Liberty | Secret group of colonists founded to protest Stamp Act. |
| Militias | Civilian soldiers who are trained to fight but not part of the regular army. |
| Patriots | Colonists who fought against British rule |
| Parliament | The government of Great Britain |
| Loyalists | Colonists who remained loyal to the King during the American Revolution. |
| Redcoats | Is a Nickname for British soldiers because of their red uniform coats |
| Continental Congress | The legislative assembly composed of delegates from the rebel colonies who met during and after the American Revolution |
| Minutemen | Colonists who could be ready in a minute to fight the British |
| Boston Tea party | Boston citizens disguised as Indians raited three British ships and dumped chests of tea into the harbor as a protest against taxes on tea |