Words to Know

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Major

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Army officer above captain, below lieutenant colonel

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Minutemen

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Ready to fight within a minute’s notice

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Patriot

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Believed America should be free from British rule

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Retreat

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To withdraw

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Revolution

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Overthrow of a government, new government takes place

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Surrender

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Agreement to stop fighting, knowing you won't win

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Defeat

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Win a victory over someone, overcome or beat

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Describe

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Give an account in words, include important characteristics

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Explain

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Make something clear by describing in detail

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Factors

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Circumstance contributing to a result or outcome