The American Revolution Vocabulary Study Guide

German soldiers hired by Britain to fight in the American Revolution 

The American Army during the American Revolution 

Statement declared martial law and promised freedom for slaves that joined royal forces 

Site of the last major encounter in the American Revoltuion where Cornwallis surrenders 

Washinton surprises British troops in December of 1776, winning, and holding his army together

Turning point of the Revolution, proving that the colonies had a chance to win. France joined 

A comparison to show up differences 

To provide an incentive to do something

An overall plan, such as winning the war

Agreement giving to U.S. land from Florida to Canada to the Mississippi River, earned independ.

Taking up arms against the government in order to revolt 

Person who freely gives of their time

French aristocrat, joined our revolution, aiding our revolution with French ships, arms, money

Thomas Paine's pamphlet designed to inspire Americans in the battles against the British 

The period of time a person signs up for service in the armed forces.

Site of a military camp wher Washington lost 12,000 men due to starvation and dysentery

A form of government in which people rule directly by assembling together in meetings.  

A nation that joins another nation in some common effort

Important because it marks a turning point 

To give or pass along 

Military officer brought in by Washington to train his troops 

Struggles of the colonies in North Ameica to gain their independence from Great Britain

System of government where voters elect people to represent them.

Old fashioned gun, which shoots a round ball 

Soldiers hired by a foreign nation 

To give up under pressure or authority to another