Week 9 Flashcards

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Black Regiment

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A unit of the Continental Army that allowed the recruitment of African Americans.

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bombard

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To attack continuously with bombs or missiles.

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Loyalist

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A colonist who supported Great Britain’s right to rule.

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militia

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A group of ordinary citizens who organize themselves for military service.

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minutemen

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Colonial militia who would be ready to fight on a minute’s notice.

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patriot

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Someone who loves and supports their country.

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Redcoats

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British soldiers, especially during the American Revolutionary War.

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topography

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The physical elevation and features of an area of land.

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Tory

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A colonist who was loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War.

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turning point

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A major shift in the direction of events that changes the course of history.