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Social Studies Vocabulary Words
Second Continental Congress
Second meeting of American leaders who made decisions for the colonies and formed a
Continental Army.
Continental Army
An army with soldiers from all thirteen colonies; formed by the Second Continental Congress.
Olive Branch Petition
A petition from congress to King George III that asked for more freedom for the colonists o
govern themselves.
Declaration of Independence
A document stating why the colonies wanted independence
Traitor
A person who works against his or her country
Treaty of Paris
The treaty that officially ended the American Revolution; Great Britain recognized the
United States of America as an Independent Nation.
Green Mountain Boys
Patriot soldiers from Vermont led by Ethan Allen
Mercenary
A soldier from one country paid to fight for another country
Battle of Saratoga
A battle fought between the American Revolution.