American Revolution

Had fewer people

A hero; someone admired

Soldiers captured by the enemy and held until the war is over

Men who use skill to make things. A shipbuilder or printer is a craftsman.

Colonists who stayed loyal to Britain

A point of land that sticks out into the sea

People of high rank in the armed forces, such as captains, admirals, and generals

Colonists who wanted independence from Britain?

Large fights between armed forces

From the government

A signed agreement between countries

A lost battle. Defeat can also be a verb: In this battle, Cornwallis defeated the Americans.

The American army in the American Revolution

Faithful, true

Group of people organized to fight; armies, navies.

Beat; win against the enemy

A group of ships

Declared that an enemy had won and that fighting could stop

Washington's army camp in Pennsylvania

An agreement between countries to help each other fight a common enemy

Stirred up people's feelings

Separating

Attacked; fought

A small book of instructions; a handbook