The beginning of the American revolution 1 Flashcards

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soldiers who fight for pay not loyalty

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mercenaries

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the battle of Lexington and concord ended with…

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ended with eight colonists dead while Americans were attempting to retreat.

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a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.

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malitia

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sons of liberty

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group of patriots who protested and supported the fight for independence from Britain

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5
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messenger who traveled through Boston letting them know the British were advancing

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Paul revere

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6
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British commander at Bunker Hill

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General William Howe

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leader of militia at Bunker Hill

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William Prescott

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8
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how did America win the The Battle of Concord?

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by using geographical tactics.

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9
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who won the The Battle of Bunker Hill?

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was a moral victory for the Americas but an actual victory for the British.

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