Chapter 6 Terms

Question 1

Alliance

Answer 1

An alliance is a formal agreement between two powers to work together toward a common goal.

Question 2

Hessian Mercenaries

Answer 2

Hessian Mercenaries are soldiers from the small state of Hesse in Germany who served the British, then later were captured by George Washington’s army.

Question 3

Traitor

Answer 3

A person who turns against one side in a conflict to help the other side.

Question 4

Mercenary

Answer 4

A mercenary is someone who serves another country for money.

Question 5

Patriot

Answer 5

A patriot is someone who serves independence and is willing to fight for it.

Question 6

Lobster-Backs

Answer 6

Lobster-backs refer to the scars on the back of the British redcoats.

Question 7

Unalienable Rights

Answer 7

Unalienable Rights means that the rights given to mankind by their Creator cannot be taken away from the people.

Question 8

Guerrilla

Answer 8

Guerrillas are fighters who work in small bands to make hit-and-run attacks.

Question 9

Privateers

Answer 9

Privateers were armed civilian ships that had their government’s permission to attack enemy ships and keep their goods.

Question 10

Cavalry

Answer 10

Cavalries are units of troops on horseback.