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revolutionary war
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sons of Liberty | Secret group of colonists founded to protest Stamp Act |
| Militias | Civilian soldiers who are trained to fight but no part of the regular army |
| Patriots | Colonists who fought against British rule |
| Parliament | The government of Great Britan, includes the king, the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the prime minister |
| Loyalists | Colonists who remained loyal to the King during the American Revolution |
| Redcoasts | Nickname for British soldiers because of their red uniform coasts |
| 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 |
| Bosten Tea Party | Bosten citizens disguised as Indians raided three British ships and dumped chests of tea into the harbor as a protest against taxes on tea |