Texas revolution Flashcards
1
Q
refuge
A
shelter
2
Q
bombard
A
to attack continuously with cannon fire
3
Q
recruit
A
to enlist people into the armed services
4
Q
Bowie Knife
A
a large hunting knife uses on the frontiers of the united States in the early 1830’s
5
Q
Civilian
A
a person not in the armed forces
6
Q
fortify
A
to strengthen the defenses
7
Q
Barricades
A
a temporary wall or barrier built to block an enemy’s advance and provide cover
8
Q
siesta
A
a traditional early afternoon rest common in Spanish and Spanish-American culture
9
Q
Casualties
A
a soldier who is killed, wounded, captured or missing
10
Q
Provision
A
a single part in a larger legal document
