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freedom from being controlled by another government
liberty
someone chosen to speak and act for others
delegate
militia with special training who had to be ready at a minute's notice
minutemen
a group of representatives who meet to discuss a subject
congress
person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal
ally
written communication
correspondence
a group of ordinary people who train for battle
militia
an official public statement
proclamation
to cancel something, such as a law
repeal
To give people food or shelter
quarter
During the Second Continental Congress, __________ was chose to lead the new Continental Army.
George Washington
Which document was sent to King George III asking for a peaceful resolution to the conflict between the colonists and the British?
The Olive Branch Petition
Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill actually fought?
Breed's Hill
What is Paul Revere known for?
Warning the minutemen that the British were coming
Did King George III read the Olive Branch petition?
No
money that people pay to their government in return for services
tax
During the French and Indian War, Britain and France fought for control of __________.
The Ohio River Valley
Most of the American Indians were allies of the ___________ during the French and Indian War.
French
What was the agreement that ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris
Which public statement kept colonists from settling west of the Appalachian mountains in the Native American territory?
The Proclamation of 1763
Why did Britain start taxing the colonists?
They were in debt because of the French and Indian War
Many colonists did not want to pay taxes to the British government because __________.
they had no say in making tax laws in Parliament
What the British government put into effect to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party?
Coercive Acts or Intolerable Acts
The Committees of Correspondence were formed to __________.
share news and ideas on fighting the British laws with the other colonies
Why the Battle of Bunker Hill considered a success for the Patriots even though they lost the battle?
They showed they could fight the well-trained British army. They killed or wounded more than half of the British soldiers.