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ch 6 lesson 3+4
the fight for independence and independence won
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| retreat | to pull back or withdraw. |
| cavalry | a unit of soldiers on horseback. |
| massacre | the killing of people who cannot defend them selves. |
| 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 a leader make decisions. |
| election | an event which people vote to choose government |
| 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 tells what someone thinks or believes. |