| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Patrick Henry | i know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death |
| george washington | chosen leader of the continental army |
| common sense | persuaded many colonists that the time had come to declare independence |
| olive branch petition | persuaded king george to make peace with the colonies; failed |
| declaration of independence | written to explain why it was time for the colonies to seperate from Great Britian |
| life, liberty, happiness | Dec. of Ind. stated all people are born with certain rights that include..... |
| triangle trade route | route where goods such as rum and iron were traded for slaves |
| petition | a formal, written request |
| traitors | a person guilty of the crime of treason, or disloyalty to the government |
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