Revolutionary War

Word Wall Word Vocabulary

Geographic

Features of the earth that effect movement, events, or outcomes

The geographic feature that prevented westward expansion during

colonial times was the Appl. Mts.

Desert

To leave the military that you enlisted in without permission

Many early militia deserted from the Continental army because of the

hardships they faced.

Privateer

A person on a privately owned ship that fights for their country with

permission of their country.

John Paul Jones was a patriot privateer that defeated the British

on the Atlantic Ocean.

Strategy

A plan of attack to win a war.

The strategy of the Patriots was to never give up and wear out the

British.

Mercenaries

Foreign trained soldiers that are paid to fight for another country.

The Hessians were mercenaries for the British and were surprised & defeated

@ Trenton.

TreasonTo go against your country .

Benedict Arnold committed treason because he joined the British and

went against his country.

RevolutionA drastic change that occurs at a

social,intellectual, or political level.

The war for Independence was a revolution because a new nation was

created.

Valley ForgeA place where the patriot forces were camped, experienced a harsh winter

and many died.

Valley Forge saw thousands of soldiers either leave, or die of

exposure and disease.

Guerilla Warfare

A battle strategy where forces use surprise attack, shield themselves

during combat, and fight using unconventional tactics.

One reason the Patriots won was their use of guerilla warfare.

**Bonus Word**Pacifist

A person who does not believe in violence as a way to achieve peace.

The Quakers were pacifists because they believed in brotherly love.