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SS: Revolutionary Wa
4th: Unit 4: CH 9
Question | Answer |
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Patriot | A colonist who was against British rule and supported the rebel cause in the American colonies. |
Loyalist | A person who remained loyal to the British king. |
Neutral | Not choosing a side in a disagreement. |
Inflation | An economic condition which results in an increase in the price of goods. |
Profiteering | Charging an extra high price for a good or service. |
Veteran | A person who has served in the military. |
Enlist | To sign up or join. |
Mercenary | A soldier who serves for pay in the military of a foreign nation. |
Campaign | A series of military actions carried out for a certain goal. |
Turning Point | An event that causes an important change. |
Negotiate | To try to reach an agreement among different people. |
Civilian | A person who is not in the military. |
Traitor | Someone who acts against his or her own government. |
Abolitionist | A person who wanted to end slavery. |
Abolish | To end. |
Territory | Land that belongs to a nation but is not a state and is not represented in the national government. |
Ordinance | A law or set of laws. |