The Revolutionary War Vocab Quiz

People or countries fighting on the same side against a common enemy

People who freely perform a service

A formal agreement between two or more nations

The war between America and Great Britain from 1175-1783

Overall plans, such as for winning a war

A sharp blade, like a sword, attached to the end of a rifle

Specific ways of carrying out a plan, such as ways of fighting battles

To be well trained and paid for one's work. Such as soldiers who are taught how to be skilled fighters and are paid for their services.

Tactics used by fighters outside of a regular army (guerillas), such as shooting at soldiers from hiding places in the woods.

Volunteers led by General George Washington that fought the British in the Revolutionary War