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Question 0

Patriots were colonists who chose to fight for independence from

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Great Britain

Question 1

First continental congress was a gathering of colonial leaders who were deeply troubled about their relationships between Great Britain and it’s colonies in

Answer 1

America.

Question 2

Minutemen a.k.a. Local militia, who got their name because they were ready to fight

Answer 2

At a minutes notice

Question 3

Redcoats “lobsters” were called this because

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Of their jackets

Question 4

Second Continental Congress - this second group of

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delegates from the colonies

Question 5

Continental Army - this force would soon include soldiers from all colonies and

Answer 5

Would carry out the fight against Britain.

Question 6

Who was George Washington?

Answer 6

Congress named a Virginian named George Washington to command the army.

Question 7

This famous conflict is now known as this?

Where was it launched from?

Answer 7

The Battle of bunker hill, launched from Breed’s Hill.

Question 8

What led to some colonists protesting against the British?

Answer 8

Taxes and harsh new laws