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16 Cards in this Set
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minutemen
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a member of the american citizen army at the time of the American Revolution
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lobsterbacks
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a British soldier that wore a red coat
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redcoats
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a british soldier in a uniform with a red coat as during the American Revolution
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whigs
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a supporter of the American Revolution
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tories
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a member of a British political party against the Whigs
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continentals
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an american soldier of the Revolution in the Continental army
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loyalists
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one who supports the government duriing a revolt
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patriots
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one who loves and supports their own country
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rebels
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one who resists authority
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derogatory
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disparaging, belittling
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bayonet
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a detachable blade put on a rifle, muzzle for stabbing
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militia
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an army composed of citizens instead of hired soldiers called up in a time of emergency
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munitions
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weapons and ammunition for war
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regiment
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a military unit, smaller than a division
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garrison
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a fortified military post where troops are stationed
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stockade
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a barrier of stakes driven into the ground side by side for defense
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