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inflation
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a continuous rise in the price of goods and services
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Patriot
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American colonists who were determined to fight the British until American independence was won
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neutral
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taking no side in a conflict
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Loyalist
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American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence
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mercenary
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paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country
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recruit
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to enlist soldiers in the army
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desert
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to leave without permission
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deserter
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soldier who runs away from battle or war
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blockade
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cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out; to close off a country's ports
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privateer
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armed private ship
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guerrilla warfare
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a hit-and-run technique used in fighting a war; fighting by small bands of warriors using tactics such as sudden ambushes
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ratify
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to give official approval to
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ambush
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a surprise attack
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