Ms. Pollock's American Revolution Vocab Review

a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight for the Continental (American) Army

Army Colonel (colonel is pronounced like "kernel") from New Jersey who fought under General Washington

a paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country

written agreement which ended the American Revolution &made Britain recognize the United States as an independent nation

immigrant from Prussia who trained Washington's troops at Valley Forge, creating what today is Boot Camp

this sneakattack on Christmas resulted in an American victory served as inspiration for American troops to stay enlisted

served as the main hub of the British Army during the American Revolution

soldiers who fought on horseback

served as the capital of the United States during the American Revolution

commander of America's Continental Army

this American victory served as a turning point, after which France decided to ally with America

an enslaved man who spied on the British for the Marquis de Lafayette

an armed private ship licensed to attack merchant ships

a continuous rise in the price of goods and services

to enlist soldiers in the army

founder of the United States Navy

a French nobleman who became a trusted aide and general under Washington

to cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out

to leave without permission

A surprise attack

to give official approval to

representative from Spain who helped America get financial aid from Spain, Cuba, and Mexico

German mercenaries fighting for the British

this American victory resulted in the British surrender which ended the war

a hit-and-run technique used in fighting a war; fighting by smallbands of warriors using tactics such as sudden ambushes