Declaring Independence and the American Revolution Flashcard

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A _____________________ is a written request for rights or benefits

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petition

Front

The crime of betraying one’s country is _______________.

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treason

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The ________________________ army was an army of paid soldiers from the thirteen colonies.

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continental

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Freedom from rule by others is called ___________________________.

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independence

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People chose to ________________________ or agree to join and serve, in the army.

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enlist

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A ________________________, or plan, help both sides win battles.

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strategy

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When the United States won the war in 1782, representatives met with British officials to ________________________, or reach an agreement on, a peace treaty.

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negotiate

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A ________________________ is a soldier hired to fight for another country.

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mercenary

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To ________________________ is to move away from the enemy.

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retreat

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The French agreed to a(n) ________________________, or a formal agreement of friendship between countries.

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alliance