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Revolutionary War
7th Grade
Term | Definition |
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Alliance | An agreement to work together in war or trade. |
Ambush | A surprise attack. |
Articles of Confederation | written document that outlined the roles of the national government of the United States. |
Colonial | Having to do with the colonies. |
Continental Congress | A group of representatives from each of the 13 colonies that led the U.S. through the Revolutionary War making laws and military decisions. |
Guerrilla Warfare | Trying to tire out an enemy by cutting off their supplies and using sneak attacks. |
Independence | To not be controlled by another, able to make your own decisions. |
Liberty | Freedom |
Line Formation | When soldiers stood in a line and took turns firing at each other. |
Militia | A group of volunteer soldiers. |
Patriot | A colonist who wanted to separate from England. |
Revolt | To fight against a group that has power. |
Revolution | To fight a war for independence. |
Self-government | When a country has control over its own government |
Strategy | Plan |
Treaty | An agreement of peace |
Treaty of Paris | The agreement that ended the Revolutionary War. |
Turning Point | The point in a war where one side goes from losing to winning. |
Unite | To come together under one government or leadership. |