Revolutionary War Flashcards

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Militia

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Group of citizens called to fight only in emergencies.

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Patriots

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a person who what to fight for Independence and does not what to stay under British empire

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Loyalists

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a person who is loyal to British empire and didn’t want to fight

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Constitution

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A plan of government

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Refuge

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A safe place of shelter, protection, or safety.

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Nathan Hale

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Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was an American soldier and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. His goal was to get information about the strength and plans

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Joseph Brant

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He was a Mohawk leader on the side of the British. He lead successful attack on colonist in western NY.

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Benedict Arnold

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Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was an early American hero of the Revolutionary War who later became one of the most infamous traitors in U.S. history after he switched sides and fought for the British.

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Roles of woman

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Repaired guns, sew uniforms, cooked for soldiers, nurses

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American general Horatio Gates

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Despite his successes on the battlefield, it has been said that General Horatio Gates was suspected of having very little personal courage when it came to fighting.

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John Jay

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He was a American governor who negotiate the Treaty of Paris which ended the American Revolutionary War

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