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8-2.5 Vocabulary
American Revolution in South Carolina Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| thwart | prevent from accomplishing |
| parole | the promise, usually written, of a prisoner of war, that if released, he or she either will return to custody at a specific time or will not again take up arms against his or her captors |
| rampage | violent or destructive behavior that usually results in destruction |
| quarter | mercy or pity (feel sorry or have sympathy) |
| beleaguered | having many troubles |
| enclaves | small group isolated within a larger group |
| partisan groups | civilians who are trained as soldiers, but are not part of the regular army; supporters of the Patriots |
| Francis Marion, Andrew Pickens, and Thomas Sumter | 3 main militia leaders in SC; led partisan troops who frustrated the British with surprise attacks and non traditional warfare; very important to the American victory in the war |
| Royal Army | The army of the British government; also known as the British Regulars; also known as the Redcoats |
| guerrilla warfare | unconventional warfare and combat where ambushes and mobility (advantage and surprise) were used to attack the enemy |
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