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American Revolution

TermDefinition
Traitor A person who betrays their country, friends, or trust.
Guerilla warfare unconventional fighting methods
Loyalists Those loyal to England
Sons of Liberty Most interested in fighting against British tax acts
George Washington Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
No taxation without representation Colonists felt they should not be taxed unless they had representatives in parliament
Declaration of Independence Americans declared independence from England
Boston Tea Party Colonists dumped hundreds of chests of tea into the ocean
Minutemen American Patriots who were ready to fight in a minute's notice
Revolution An overthrow of government and change to a new system
Newspapers and pamphlets provided news and information about the war
Shot Heard Round the World Battles of Lexington and Concord
Marquis de Lafayette One of George Washington's most trusted leaders and fighters
Treaty of Paris official agreement signed to end the Revolutionary War
Battle of Yorktown General Cornwallis is surrounded and surrenders
France Allied with the Americans and provided troops, supplies, and aid
Native Americans Sided mostly with the British because they were viewed as less of a threat
African Americans Fought on both sides of the war
Southern Colonists Joined the American side because they did not like being threatened by the British
Early American setback the British invasion of New York City
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