Terms Flashcards
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Who were the patriots?
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They were the Americans that supported their country.
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Who were the Loyalists?
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Colonists living in America who remained loyal to the king.
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What is preamble?
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It was the first paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, and it stated its purpose.
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Who were the mercenary?
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They were the paid soldier from other counties fighting for the British.
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What is Guerilla warfare?
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It was a war strategy used by the American’s in which they ambushed small groups of British soldiers on the move.
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Who were the privateers?
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Privately owned merchant ships that carried weapons (American’s used it).
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What does ratified mean?
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To approve.
