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American Rev Day 1

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Battle of Trenton A 1776 Patriot victory in New Jersey in which George Washington’s army crossed the Delaware River and surprised Hessian soldiers.
Battle of Saratoga A major American victory in 1777 that helped convince France to become an ally of the United States.
Ally A country or group that agrees to help another country or group, especially during a war.
Cavalry Soldiers who fight on horseback.
Valley Forge The Pennsylvania camp where Washington’s army spent the difficult winter of 1777–1778 and trained to become a stronger fighting force.
Guerrilla A fighter who uses surprise attacks and other quick attacks against a larger or stronger army.
Siege A military strategy in which an army surrounds a place and cuts off supplies to force the enemy to surrender.
Ratify To officially approve an agreement, treaty, or document.
Marquis de Lafayette A French military officer who volunteered to help the Americans and became an important leader in the Continental Army.
Friedrich von Steuben A Prussian military officer who trained American soldiers at Valley Forge and helped make the Continental Army more effective.
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