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.
