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American Revolution
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Militia | Volunteer soldiers |
| Loyalists | Colonists who wanted to stay under British rule |
| Patriots | Colonists who did not want to stay under British rule |
| Casualities | Soldiers injured |
| Tactical | Used for a specific plan to achieve a goal in battle |
| Besieged | To surround with the purpose of capturing |
| Fortifications | Walls built for protection during a battle |
| Surrendered | Giving up after a struggle |
| Victory | Defeating an enemy |
| Dwindling | To become smaller in number |
| Alliance | A relationship where countries, groups, or people agree to work together |