American Revolution 1

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Paid soldiers who serve in the armed forces of a foreign country

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mercenaries

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left without permission or intent to return

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Deserted

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When it takes more and more money to buy the same things

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Inflation

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Actions used to keep a country or area from communicating and trading with other nations or areas

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blockade

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A privately owned ship outfitted with weapons

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privateer

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an attempt to force a surrender by clocking the movement of people or goods into or out of a place

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siege

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voted approval for something

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ratified

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an attach in which the attacker hides and surprises the enemy

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ambush

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to enlist in the military

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recruit

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What economic struggles did the continental congress face during the war?

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They could not levy or impose taxes, so they had no way to raise money