American Revolutionary War Flashcard

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What does the term "boycott" mean?

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To refuse to buy something

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Who were the "minutemen" during the American Revolutionary War?

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Patriots ready to fight at a moment's notice

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What was the role of the "militia" in the American Revolutionary War?

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A voluntary army

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Who were the "Loyalists" in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

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The colonists who remained loyal to King George III

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What does it mean to "repeal" something according to the American Revolutionary War Study Guide?

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To cancel

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Who were the "Redcoats" during the American Revolutionary War?

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The British soldiers; also known as Lobsterbacks and Regulars

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Who was George Washington in the context of the American Revolutionary War?

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The Commander of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States

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What was Thomas Jefferson's role during the American Revolutionary War?

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He was an American Patriot who wrote the Declaration of Independence and became the 3rd US President.

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What famous quote is from Patrick Henry? Options: I have not yet begun to fight!, Give me liberty or give me DEATH!, Join or Die, Don't tread on me

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Give me liberty or give me DEATH!

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Who was General Cornwallis?

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The British general who surrendered at Yorktown to end the American Revolutionary War