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Lesson 7

The American Revolution

TermDefinition
ally a nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war
American Revolution the struggle of the colonies in North America to gain their independence from Great Britain
Continental Army the American army during the American Revolution
crucial very important or necessary
democracy a system of government in which the power to govern belongs to the people
issuing to supply or make available
rebellion a violent attempt to resist or overthrow the government or another authority
strategy an overall plan, such as for winning a war
prospect the chance that something will happen
mercenary a soldier who fights for whoever pays them
guerrillas soldiers that are not a part of a regular army, who practice irregular fighting techniques
Battle of Long Island Inexperienced Continental army went up against the British in New York, Americans lost over 1,400 troops while the British lost 377, Washington is forced to retreat
Battle of Trenton The Continental Army crossed the Delaware River in the middle of the night to surprise attack the Hessians, marking first major success of the Americans, no troops lost and 868 Hessians captured
Battle of Princeton After a win, the Americans attacked this town due to their high morale and previous win, captured 300 British troops in New Jersey
Battle of Saratoga Marks the turning point of the war, this battle occurred when General Burgoyne was supposed to meet General Howe in Albany but Howe doesn’t show up, Burgoyne is forced to surrender
Winter at Valley Forge The Continental Army struggle to survive the spreading of disease and the cold here, and finally get help from two Europeans who purchase supplies and train the army
Battle of Yorktown This battle involved a siege, with the French and Continental Army surrounding the British by land and by sea, resulted in the British surrender of the battle and of the Revolutionary War
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