Word Wall Word Vocabulary Revolutionary War Word Wall Word Vocabulary

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

To leave the military that you enlisted in without permission 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.

A plan of attack to win a war. Strategy A plan of attack to win a war. The strategy of the Patriots was to never give up and wear out the British.

Foreign trained soldiers that are paid to fight for another country. Mercenaries Foreign trained soldiers that are paid to fight for another country. The Hessians were mercenaries for the British and were surprised & defeated @ Trenton.

To go against your country . Treason To go against your country . Benedict Arnold committed treason because he joined the British and went against his country.

Revolution A 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 Forge A 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.

One reason the Patriots won was their use of 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.