SS- Chapter 6 Section 1-2 Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Olive Branch Petition | Peace petition sent to king george by colonial delegates after the battles of lexington and concord |
| Green Mountain Boys | Vermont Colonial militia led by Ethan Allen that made a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga. |
| Continental Army | Army established by the second continental congress to fight the british |
| Patriot | Colonist who favored war against Britain |
| Loyalist | Colonist who remained loyal to Britain |
| Battle of Bunker Hill | In 1775, first major battle of the revolution. |
| Blockade | The shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out |
| Mercenary | Soldier who fights merely for pay, usually for a foreign country |
| Common Sense | A 1776 essay by Thomas Paine that urged the colonies to declare independence |
| Traitor | Person who betrays his or her country |
| Declaration of Independence | A 1776 document stating that the 13 English colonies were a free and independent nation |
| Preamble | Introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document |
| Natural Rights | Rights that belong to all people from birth |
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