Revolutionary War Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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mercenaries
A
a paid soldier who serves in the armed forces of a foreign country
2
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recruit
A
to enlist in the military; to hire people for jobs
3
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deserted
A
to leave without permission or intent to come back
4
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inflation
A
when it takes more and more money to buy the same amount of goods; increase in price of goods or services
5
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blockade
A
actions used to keep a country or area from communication and trading with other nations or areas; to close off a country’s ports
6
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privateer
A
a privately owned ship outfitted with weapons
7
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siege
A
an attempt to force surrender by blocking the movement of people or goods into or out of a place; military blockade
8
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ratify
A
to vote approval of
9
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ambush
A
an attack in which the attacker hides and surprises the enemy
