American History 3.5 Vocabs

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  1. 6. a 1777 battle that was the first decisive American victory in Revolution
  2. 9. a 1763 agreement between Britain and France that ended French and Indian War and transferred much of North America from French to British controls
  3. 10. a fighter who uses a hit-and-run attacks
  4. 12. a naval captain during the American Revolution. During a battle with the British, with his boat sinking, he is credited with having said, "I have not yet begun to fight."
  5. 13. troops on horseback
  6. 14. a 1781 american victory in Virginia that forced the British to surrender
  7. 16. a Spanish governor of Louisiana during the American Revolution. Gálvez aided the Patriots by allowing supplies to be shipped up the Mississippi River to American forces.
  8. 19. was a french artistocraft who fought with the Patriots against the British during the war for Independence
  9. 20. a 1776 battle in New york in which more than 1,400 americans were killed, wounded, or captured
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  1. 1. a free African American who fought for independence during the American Revolution. The grandson of a slave, Cheswell was an educated, regularly elected town leader in New Hampshire.
  2. 2. was a German officer who trained general George washington's troop during the winter at Valley Forge. Steuben's training and method
  3. 3. the PA site of washington's continental army encampment during the winter of 1777-1778
  4. 4. a 1781 battle n south carolina that was an important Americans victory over the British
  5. 5. a military blockade or encirclement of an enemy town or position with the purpose of forcing it to surrender
  6. 7. a nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
  7. 8. was a young American Revolutionary hero from Connecticut. He was captured by the British and hung without trial. Traditions says that before he died he had said, "I only regret that I have, but one life to loose for my country
  8. 11. 1776 battle in New Jersey in which George Washington's troop captured a British encampment
  9. 15. to approve
  10. 17. was a Jewish financier who aided the fight for independence during the American Revolution. Salomon was born in Poland and immigrated to New York City in 1772.
  11. 18. an enslaved African American who spied for General Lafayette during the American Revolution. Armistead's efforts were so successful that he was rewarded with his freedom and eventually, with a veteran's pension.