Social Studies Chap. 7 Vocab.

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Freedom from British rule.

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Independence

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To capture

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Seize

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Lawmaking body.

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Legislature

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To give up.

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Surrender

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Colonist wanting to remain under British rule.

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Loyalist

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Colonist in favor of a new nation, free from British rule.

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Patriot

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1775 gathering of 13 colonies' reps at Independence Hall, where the Olive Branch Petition was written and a Continental Army formed.

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Second Continental Congress

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Army formed in 1775 to protect the 13 colonies during conflict with Britain.

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Continental Army

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Document defining Pennsylvania's rights, created by its legislature in 1776.

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Declaration of Rights

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Laws adopted in 1777 by the US, creating a weak central government without a leader.

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Articles of Confederation