Chapter 6 Full Exam Vocabulary Flashcards
Resolution
Formal statement of opinion
Grievance
List of formal complaints
Alliance
A formal agreement between two powers to work together toward a common goal
Mercenary
Soldiers that fight for a country other than their own
Enlist
Signed up for duty
Civilian
People who are NOT in the military
Privateer
Armed civilian ships that had their government’s permission to attack enemy ships and keep their goods
Guerrilla
Fighters who work in small bands to make hit and run attacks
Thomas Paine
He published a pamphlet called Common Sense calling for Independence, called King Geroge a royal brute, and said America would be better off with no British rule
Marquis De Lafayette
A French noble who was high ranking in George Washington’s army
Baron Von Stueben
He was a german baron who helped the American’s and taught them how to march, aim, and attack with bayonets
John Paul Jones
He lead continenetal navy and privateers. He commanded an American ship, Bonhomme Richard, and never gave up
Nathan Hale
He became American legend after fight in NY, he was an officer in Connecticut and his job was to collect info on the British, he became a spy for Washington and was caught by the British, and when he was hung his last words were, “I only regret I have but one life to lose for my country”
Who was George Washington?
The Commander of the Continental Army and the president of the Constitutional Convention
