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chp 6 lesson 3
the fight for independence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |