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10 Cards in this Set
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mercenary
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a hired soldier
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Hessians
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German mercenaries who fought with the British during the Revolution.
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transfer
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to move something from on place or owner to another
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recruit
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to enlist people to join
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previous
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earlier, those or that which came before
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Molly Pitcher
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Margaret Corbin of PA; Followed her husband when he joined the army; continued to fight in his place after his death; carried pitchers of water to the soldiers
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General William Howe
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British commander during the Revolution.
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Nathan Hale
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Patriot spy, who, when caught was hanged by the British. Before his execution he was quoted as saying, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
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Benedict Arnold
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American general who later defected to the British side. To this day the term "Benedict Arnold" means a traitor or back-stabber.
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General Horatio Gates
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A general in the American Army who defeated Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga.
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