The Revolutionary War Vocabulary

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What is the term for hired foreign soldiers?

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Mercenary

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Which document declared the colonies free from British rule?

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Declaration of Independence

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Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense"?

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Thomas Paine

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Who were the Patriots?

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American colonists fighting for independence

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What term describes colonists who sided with Britain?

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Loyalists/Tories

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What is a strategy?

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A plan for fighting a battle or war

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What is a turning point?

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A significant change

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What was the Battle of Saratoga?

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A major defeat of British troops

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What is an ally?

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A supporting country in war

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Who is a traitor?

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One who betrays trust