American Revolution

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a nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war

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ally

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the American army during the American Revolution

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Continental Army

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mercenary

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a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

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Hessians

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German soldiers hired to fight for the British in the American Revolution

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patriotism

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devotion to and vigorous support for one's country

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Thomas Paine

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philosopher and writer who supported revolutionary causes in America and Europe

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Friedrich von Steuben

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German soldier brought in by Washington to train the Continental Army

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Marquis de Lafayette

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French aristocrat who served in the Continental army under Washington