American Revolution War

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A volunteer army

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Militia

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Colonist soldier who could be ready at a minute’s notice

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Minutemen

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A professional soldier paid to fight for another country

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Mercenary

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Those who remained loyal to Britain

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Loyalist

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Those who opposed British rule

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Patriot

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A person who betrayed his friend or his country

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Traitor

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Paid German soldier who fought for the British

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Hessian

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Role of women during the American Revolution

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They followed the Continental Army from place to place.

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Native Americans' support during the war

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Some groups chose a side while others remained neutral.

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Did enslaved African Americans fight in the Revolutionary War?

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Yes, they were promised their freedom in return.