Revolutionary War Vocabulary

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patriot

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a person who fought against the British

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loyalist

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a person who is loyal to the king

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Revolution

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a sudden change in government

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militia

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volunteer army of citizens

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retreat

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withdraw/fall back/head for the hills

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Declaration of Independence

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a document that announced America's freedom

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parliament

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law-making body in the British government

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monarchy

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government ruled by a king or queen