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American Rev. Day 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Battle of Yorktown | The major American and French victory in 1781 that led to the end of most fighting in the American Revolution. |
| Treaty of Paris (1783) | The agreement that officially ended the American Revolution and recognized the United States as an independent country. |
| James Armistead | An enslaved African American who worked as a spy for the Patriots and provided important information about British forces at Yorktown. |
| John Paul Jones | An American naval officer who became famous for his victories against British ships during the American Revolution. |
| 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. |
| Battle of Saratoga | A major American victory in 1777 that helped convince France to become an ally of the United States. |