American Revolution Glossary 2

A deadly disease that killed or permanently scarred many people in the 1700's.

To leave a military assignment without permission

Local militia that can be ready to fight in 60 seconds

The Corporal sent a regiment to flank the opposing army.

An ambush is a surprise attack

Hessians

An armed ship that is privately owned and manned, commissioned by a government to fight

Propaganda is not fake news

The Americans blockaded the Boston Harbor.

Corporal

I will treaty you if you agree to stop fighting me.

A craft for traveling on water.

Plunder

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

What can you store in an arsenal?

An allowance of food, especially for soldiers, sailors, or civilians during a shortage

The lowest ranking soldier in the military is a private

ammunition