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S.S. vocab #4

American Revolution

TermDefinition
Green Mountain Boys A group of men from Vermont who led a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga.
Continental Army Army made up of men from all the colonies, led by George Washington.
Olive Branch Petition Letter sent to the king of England asking him to repeal the Intolerable Acts. It was a last attempt at peace.
Patriots Colonists who wanted Independence from England.
Loyalists Colonists who did not want to break away from England, they did not support the Revolution.
Blockade The shutting off of ports to keep people from getting supplies (very effective).
Common Sense Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that urged the colonists to fight for independence.
Declaration of Independence Document written by Thomas Jefferson that explained why the colonies were breaking away from England
Mercenaries Soldiers who are paid to fight for another country-- German soldiers called Hessians fought for england.
Traitor A person who betrays their country or cause and helps the other side.
Siege Art of surrounding an enemy position in attempt to capture it.
Ratify To approve or accept
Treaty of Paris (1783) Ended the American Revolution, gave America independence from England
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