| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Second Continental Congress | It managed the colonial war efforts and moved slowly to Americas independence. |
| Continental army | This was the army formed by the second continental congress after the American revolution started. |
| George Washington | He was the general of the continental army and was the first president of the united states of america. |
| Battle Of Bunker Hill | This battle was fought to hold better position to capture Boston. |
| Impose | To be forced to accept something. |
| Independence | being free or not under tyranny. |
| policies | principles to guide decisions. |
| Olive Branch | a sign of peace or victory. |
| Thomas Paine | A famous author of a pamphlet called common sense. |
| Common Sense | A pamphlet that supported the patriots. |
| Declaration of Independence | A document that declared Americas Independence from Britain to the world. |
| Thomas Jefferson | Writer of the Declaration Of Independence. |
| Natural Rights | Rights you are born with. EX. Life Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness. |
| Fundamental Rights | Human Freedoms. EX. Religion equality etc. |
| Independence Day | The day we officially declared independence from Britain. |
| Patrick Henry | Made a famous slogan "give me liberty or give me death." |
| The preamble of The Declaration Of Independence | The introduction of the document called The Declaration Of Independence. |
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