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Declaration and War
US History
Term | Definition |
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resolution | formal statement of opinion |
preamble | introduction |
grievances | formal complaints |
alliance | formal agreement between 2 powers to work together toward a common goal |
cavalry | units of troops on horseback |
contintentals | paper money |
privateers | armed civilian ships that had their government's permission to attack enemy ships and keep their goods |
guerillas | fighters who work in small bands to make hit-and-run attacks |
traitor | person who betrays his or her country or cause and helps with the other side |
confine | to keep within certain limits |