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vocab quiz 9/15-9/19
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Artillery | large guns that could fire a long distance. |
| Second Continental Congress | the governing body of the american colonies during the revolution, acting as the first attempt at representative self-governance |
| George Washington | the commander in chief of the colonial forces// also first president of the us. |
| Continental Army | the armed land force that fought for the 13 American colonies against Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War |
| Geology | the geologic features such as rocks, landforms, and the processes. |
| Terrain | the physical features of the land |
| Drumlins | smooth-sloped hills made of glacial sediments |
| Earthworks | human made land modifications |
| High Ground | elevated terrain offering a significant tactical advantage |
| Tactical Advantage | a specific, immediate benefit in a battle or engagement that gives a military force a better position |