American Revolution Flashcards

1
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Ally

A

A country that agrees to help another country achieve a common goal such as to win a war

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Artillery

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Cannon and large guns

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Boycott

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To refuse to buy

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4
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Casualty

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Someone wounded or killer in battle or war

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5
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Enlist

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To sign up for military service

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6
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Guerilla warfare

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Surprise attacks, often hit or run, by small bands of fighters

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Loyalist/Tory

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Term used to describe colonists who supported the British

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Mercantilism

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An economic policy intended to increase the wealth and power of a country-by having a favorable balance of trade and establishing colonies

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9
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Mercenary

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A professional soldier hired to fight for foreign country

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Militia

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A force of armed civilians pledged to defend their community

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11
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Patriot/rebel

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Term used to describe colonists who wanted independence

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Privateer

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A privately owned ship that is been granted permission by a wartime government to attack an enemy’s ships

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13
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Propaganda

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Information intended to influence the decisions people make

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14
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Repeal

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To take back or withdraw

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15
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Revenue

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Income

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16
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Revolution

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The overthrow of a government by those who are governed

17
Q

Smuggle

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To import or export goods illigally

18
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Tariff

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A tax on imported goods