Amer. Rev. test 3 Flashcards
Campaign
A series of military maneuvers lasting a few weeks against an opposing army.
Bounty
A payment of $10-$200 these payments were to encourage citizens to join the continental army
Delegate
A person authorized as a representative of other, such as the delegates sent to the Second Continental Congress.
Declaration of Independence
A formal statement that declared the United States free and independent of control by Britain.
Diplomacy
The artful handling of international relations, a skill necessary to negotiate a successful treaty.
Fife
A high pitched flute used for military style music.
Fire cake
A food item made made of flour and water.
Fortnight
Old English term meaning two weeks.
Hunting Shirt
Linen fringed shirt or light jacket worn by most Americans.
Indentured Servant
A person, who in exchange for free passing to the American Colonies, worked for a master from 4 to 7 years.
Strategy
The art of military command as to an overall plan of war.
Tomahawk
A light ax carried by Continental Soldiers.
Traitor
A person who betrays their own country (such as Benedict Arnold).
Treason
U the act of betraying your country to the enemy.
Treaty
A formal, binding agreement of 2 or countries usually sealed by signatures of representatives.
Tricorn
A three sided hat.
Tyranny
An oppressive and unjust government ruled by a absolute ruler.
Victuals
Common eighteenth century term for food.
Winter Quarters
The static winter camp of armies during the winter months.
Yankee
Slang term to describe a person from New England.
Declaration of Independence
1776
When in the course of human events…
Declaration of Independence
1776
We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal…
Nathan Hale
1776
I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.
Thomas Paine
1776
These are the times that try men’s souls.
George Washington
1777-1778
You might have tracked the army… To Valley Forge by the blood of their feet.
