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chp 6 lesson 3
the fight for independence
Term | Definition |
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retreat | to pull back or with draw |
cavalry | a unit of solidiers on horse back |
masseacre | the killing of many people who cannot defend themselfs |
scout | a person sent ahead to gather information about the land or the enemy |
recognize | to accept as true |
cabinet | a group of people who help make a leader make decision |
election | an event which people vote to chose government leaders |
compromise | an agreement in which each side in a conflict gives up some of what it wants |
resolve | to settle |
fact | a statement that can be checked and proved to be true |
opinion | a statement that tell someone thinks or believes |