Revolutionary War Vocabulary

A country that will help

• Mercenary

• Ally

Surprise attack, sneak attack

• Ambush

• Blockade

To block or cut off supplies going in and out

• Mutiny

• Blockade

A soldier who leaves their post without permission. Punishable by death

• Deserter

• Privateer

a military tactic (strategy) using hit and run attacks like ambush

• Guerrilla Warfare

• Retaliation

German soldiers paid to fight for the British army

• Militia

• Hessians

The price of goods increase because supply is low

• Siege

• Inflation

A professional soldier that gets paid to fight for another country

• Recruit

• Mercenary

Emotional and mental condition in respect to a situation like war and battle

• Morale

• Ally

An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers against their officers

• Mutiny

• Ambush