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American Revolution
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Term | Definition |
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Militia | Volunteer soldiers |
Loyalists | Colonists who wanted to stay under British rule |
Patriots | Colonists who did not want to stay under British rule |
Casualities | Soldiers injured |
Tactical | Used for a specific plan to achieve a goal in battle |
Besieged | To surround with the purpose of capturing |
Fortifications | Walls built for protection during a battle |
Surrendered | Giving up after a struggle |
Victory | Defeating an enemy |
Dwindling | To become smaller in number |
Alliance | A relationship where countries, groups, or people agree to work together |