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US C6 L4-6
The American Revolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| revolution | the act of overthrowing and replacing a government |
| siege | an event in which an army prevents people in a fort or city from leaving; this is done in an attempt to capture the fort or city |
| hessian | a soldier paid by the British to fight the Americans |
| three- pronged attack | an attack in three separate places against an enemy |
| compromise | a settlement of differences in which each side gives up some of its demands |
| evacuate | to move away from a dangerous area |
| convict | to find someone guilty of a crime |
| traitor | someone who turns against his or her own country |
| sharpshooting | the ability to shoot a gun with great success |
| lure | to draw in someone or something by hinting of gain |
| Prime Minister | the main official in some countries, such as Great Britain and Canada |
| Treaty of Paris of 1783 | Great Britain recognized America's independence, this treaty established new boundaries |
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