SS Flashcards

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British general in charge of the attack on Bunker/ Breed’s Hill

A

William Howe

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German mercenaries for the British during the American Revolution

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Hessian

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3
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List of grievances sent to King George lll. Last attempted at peace between the colonies and Britain

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Olive Branch Petition

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4
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A private ship authorized by a nation to attack its enemies

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privateer

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5
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One of US’ first cavalry commanders he brought organization and proper training to the continentals securing the title of the father of american cavalry

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Cashmere Pulaski

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6
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Who was the author of common sense

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Thomas Paine

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7
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Naval captain who was in The US’ first well-known naval commander in The American Revolution. Captained the Bonhomie Richard

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John Paul Jones

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8
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Meeting in Philly to discuss how to handle the British. The Declaration of Independence was written/signed here, and acted as the colonial government during the Revolution.

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what was the second continental congress

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9
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Led the Green Mountain Boys with Benedict Arnold’s militia to capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British.

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Ethan Allen

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10
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Soldier and military leader and he offers to train the Continental Army In the Army instilled discipline and taught them how to fight

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Fredrick von Steuben

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