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| Second Continental Congress |
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Second meeting of representatives from 12 of 13 colonies.
Imp: managed colonial war effort, took large steps towards independence. |
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June 17 1775: war fought on Breed's Hill, named after Bunker Hill found nearby.
Imp: British victory, but at incredibly high casualty cost |
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Attempt at avoiding absolute war between colonies and Britain.
Imp: completely reected, colonies were labelled as rebellious. |
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German Mercenaries.
Imp: 30,000 mercenaries fought for Thirteen Colonies and British. |
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Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine discussing need for independence.
Imp: Became widespread sensation among colonies, increased morale throughout. |
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| Declaration of the Rights of Man |
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Document of the French Revolution.
Imp: Defined Individual rights of all French estates. |
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Colonists that remained loyal to Britain.
Imp: Were against patriots, consisted 20% of colonists after the war. |
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Colonists who were against Britain.
Imp: considered traitors by the crown, intended to fight oppression of England. |
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Fought December 26, 1776: Washington's Army VS Hessian forces, decisive American Victory.
Imp:Heavily boosted American Morale after numerous defeats in New York and New Jersey. |
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Signed September 3, 1783: Ended Revolutionary war between Britain and United States.
Imp: It ended the war. What more do you need. |
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