A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies
Patrick Henry
Leader who gave a speech in May 1775 that helped lead the colonies toward independence
Petition
a formal, written request made to an official person or organization
Debated
discussed by considering opposing viewpoints
George Washington
Commander in chief of the new Continental Army
Battle of Bunker Hill
First major battle of the Revolutions. It showed that the Americans could hold their own, but the British were also not easy to defeat. Ultimately, th...
independence
self-reliance and freedom from outside control
policies
guidelines used in making consistent decisions
Continental Army
An army made up of troops from all the colonies
Impose
to put in place by authority, such a law, tax, or punishment
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Pamphlet that encouraged the Colonists to fight the British
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