THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
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An ancient symbol of peace.
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A wall made of earth or stone.
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A person who is in control of all the armed forces of a nation.
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A soldier who serves for pay in the military of a foreign nation.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The olive branch is a symbol of peace and victory associated with customs of ancient Greece and connected with supplication to gods and persons in power. It is found in most cultures of the Mediterranean basin and became associated with peace in the modern world.
Detailed explanation-2: -The use of the olive branch as a symbol of peace in Western civilisation dates back to at least 5th century BC Greece. The ancient Greeks believed that olive branches represented plenty and drove away evil spirits and an olive branch was one of the attributes of Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace.
Detailed explanation-3: -olive branch. noun. : a branch of the olive tree especially when used as a symbol of peace. : something meant to show intentions of peace or goodwill.
Detailed explanation-4: -To the Iroquois people, the white pine is a symbol of the Great Peace that united their separate nations into an enduring League.
Detailed explanation-5: -A symbol of several significant moments in history, and still significant today, the peace sign represents many things: calmness, feeling grounded or rational thinking. Or perhaps it represents being at peace with oneself, with those around us or in our world.