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| Olive Branch Petition | Last attempt by the Continental Congress seeking peace and loyalty to Great Britain. Is still seen as a symbol of peace today. |
| Preamble | Is a brief introductory statement of the Constitution's fundamental purposes and guiding principles. |
| Declaration of Independence | A document written by Thomas Jefferson stating that the colonist wanted freedom and independence from Great Britain. |
| Petition | A formal request. |
| Neutral | Not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others. |
| Ratify | To give official approval to. |
| Second Continental Congress | Conventional delegates from the 12 colonies that formed that managed war efforts, sought independence, ratified the Declaration of Independence. |
| Mercentary | A paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country. |
| Recruit | To enlist soldiers into the army. |
| Deserter | Soldier who runs away from battle or war. |
| Blockade | To cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out; to close off a countries ports. |
| Privateer | An armed private ship. |
| Guerrilla | A hit in run technique used in fighting a war. |
| Ambush | A surprise attack. |
| Militia | Group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies. |
| Minutemen | Companies of civilian soldiers who boasted that they were ready to fight in a minute notice. |
