vocabulary / terms / people Flashcards
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Patriots
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Fought for independence
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Loyalists
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Loyal to Britain & fought for Britain
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Continental Army
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American Army (the colonies)
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General George Washington
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General of the Continental Army
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General William Howe
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General for the British
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General Cornwallis
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General for the British
Surrendered at Yorktown
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Militias
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Non-professional soldiers who are organized/fight in an emergency
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German Hessians
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Mercenaries (soldiers for hire) hired by George III to fight for Britain