vocabulary / terms / people Flashcards

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Patriots

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Fought for independence

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Loyalists

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Loyal to Britain & fought for Britain

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3
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Continental Army

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American Army (the colonies)

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4
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General George Washington

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General of the Continental Army

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5
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General William Howe

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General for the British

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6
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General Cornwallis

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General for the British
Surrendered at Yorktown

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Militias

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Non-professional soldiers who are organized/fight in an emergency

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8
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German Hessians

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Mercenaries (soldiers for hire) hired by George III to fight for Britain

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