Patriots
Colonist that remained loyal to Great Britain.
What is a Loyalist?
Colonist that actively opposed the British.
What is a Patriot?
What is neutral?
German mercenaries who fought for the British during the Revolution.
Who are the Hessians?
A person who works against his/her country.
What is a traitor?
The official army of the United States, established by the continental congress.
What is the Continental Army?
A nickname for the British soldiers taken from their bright red coats
What is a redcoat?
To set in motion or establish - especially a program or system
What is institute?
A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.
What is a mercenary?
Freedom from outside control or support.
What is independence?
What is allegiance?
The 13 colonies uniting together to defeat the British.
What is a confederation?
Real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment
What is a grievance?
Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control
What is oppression?
Finding an answer or solution to a conflict or problem.
What is a resolution?
Freedom from outside control or support.
What is independence?
A document that contains an official statement
What is a declaration?
An introduction or opening statement.
To make or present a formal request to (an authority).
A Navy strategy to block the ports so goods can not get in or out
What is a blockade?
To overthrow a government and establish a new system.
What is a revolution?
Clearly true and requiring no proof or explanation.
What is self-evident?
That which can not be taken away or given away by the possessor.
What is unalienable?