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Unit 3 Revolution
Revolutionary War
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Revolution | A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system. |
| American Revolution | The war of 1775–1783 in which 13 British colonies in North America broke free from British rule and became the United States of America. |
| Partisan Warfare | A militia of civilians fighting for a common cause (not organized military). |
| Guerrilla Warfare | A type of warfare in which non-conventional fighting methods (surprise hit and run tactics) are used against conventional military organizations. |
| Red Coat | British Soldier |
| Tyranny | Cruel or oppressive government rule. |
| Treason | The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign (those in charge) or overthrow the government. |
| Loyalist | An American colonist who supported the British side during the American Revolution (Patriots called them Tories). |
| Patriot | An American Colonist who supported the fight for Independence from Great Britain during the American Revolution. |
| Analyze | examine the structure of something for the purpose of explanation and interpretation. |
| Inquiry | an act of asking for information. |
| Investigate | a systematic or formal inquiry to examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth. |
| Summarize | give a brief statement of the main points of (something). |
| Describe | a given account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events. |
| General Francis Marion | AKA the Swamp Fox. Known for guerilla warfare tactics |
| General Andrew Pickens | AKA the Wizard Owl. Known for guerilla warfare tactics and being a successful militia leader. |