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S.S. Vocabulary
American Revolution
Term | Definition |
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Green Mountain Boys | groups of man from vermont who lead a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga |
Continental Army | army made up od mean from all the colonies, led by George Washington |
Olive Branch Petition | letter sent to the king of England, asking him to repeal the Intolerable act. It was the last attempt at peace . |
Patriots | colonists who wanted independence from England |
Loyalists | colonist 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 but very slow) |
Common Sense | pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that urged the colonists to fight for independence |
Declaration of Independence | document written by Thomas Jefferson that explain why the colonies |
Mercenaries | soldier who are paid to fight for other country- German soldier called Hessians fought for England |
Traitor | a person who betrays their country or cause to help the other side |
Siege | act 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 |