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10 Cards in this Set
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SUPPLIES
List the supplies that the Continental Army needed |
Things a group of people need to carry out a task; Food, blankets, ammunition, clothing, boots
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what kinds of things would you need to meet your basic needs?
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PAMPHLET;
2 synanyms |
A small paper booklet that gives information ro supports a position.
Booklet; leaflet; guide |
think really small book or folded paper
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RETREATED
Why was Colonel St. Leger's retreat so unusual? |
Withdraw or move back;
Leger's retreat was unusual because the decision to retreat was based on false information leaked by American General Benedict Arnold |
what was the trick that General Benedict Arnold played on St. Leger?
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SURRENDERED
Where did the British surrender? |
Stop fighting because you are unable to win.
The British surrendered at Saratoga after being bombarded by the Americans day and night without stopping |
what does a white flag mean
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BETRAYED
2 synanyms |
Help an enemy. Surrender something important to you.
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what did Benedict Arnold do to the American army that was so very bad
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TURNING POINT
What made the win at Saratoga so important? |
A place of decision.
A crossraods After Saratoga European countries believed that America could win the war |
you have to make an important decision.
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BAYONET
How do you use a bayonet? |
A long stell knife attached to the end of a gun.
A bayonet is used for close fighting to stab your opponent. |
where do we keep this message
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ALLY
Who were allies for America during the American Revolution? |
A country that agrees to help another country achieve a common goal.
Spain and France |
Helpers or supporters
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PRIVATEER
Who did the privateers work for? |
A privately owned ship that a wartime government gives permission to attack enemy vessels.
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whose side were the privateers on
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STRATEGY
What was Washington's main strategy for the Continental Army? |
An overall plan of action.
To survive |
A dead army can not win a war
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