The American Revolution Vocabulary

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Blockade

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Measure that keeps ships from entering or leaving a harbor

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Ambush

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An attack in which the attacker hides and surprises the enemy

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Ratify

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To officially approve

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Mercenary

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Hired soldier

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Recruit

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To enlist in the military

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Privateer

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Privately owned ship outfitted with weapons

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Inflation

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When money loses its value or when it takes more and more money to buy the same amount of goods

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Siege

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An attempt to force surrender by blocking the movement of people or goods into or out of a place

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Deserted

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Left without permission

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Strategy

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Plan of action