Ch. 5 American Revolution Vocabulary

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turning point

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a major shift in the direction of events that changes the course of history

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bombard

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to attack continuously with bombs or missiles

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a colonist who supported Great Britain's right to rule

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Loyalist

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Tory

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a colonist who was loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War

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a group of ordinary citizens who organize themselves for military service

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militia.

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topography

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the physical elevation and features of an area of land

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colonial militia who would be ready to fight on a minute’s notice

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minutemen

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Black Regiment

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a unit of the Continental Army that allowed the recruitment of African Americans

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British soldiers, especially during the American Revolutionary War

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Redcoats

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patriot

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someone who loves and supports their country