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A colonist who supported independence from Britain during the American Revolution.
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A colonist who remained loyal to the British crown during the American Revolution.
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Members of the colonial militia who were ready to fight at a minute's notice.
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A nickname for British soldiers, referencing the red uniforms they wore.
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Cruel and oppressive government or rule, often associated with King George III by the colonists.
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The governing body of the American colonies during the Revolution, responsible for directing the war effort and declaring independence.
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The document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 that declared the colonies free from British rule.
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A military force made up of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service, particularly in the absence of a standing army.
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A form of protest where people refuse to buy goods or services as a political statement.
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The agreement that officially ended the American Revolutionary War in 1783, recognizing the independence of the United States.
