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10.1 Vocab Words and Review
10.1 Vocab and Review
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History
5th Grade
02/19/2016

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mercenary
Definition
a soldier paid to fight for another country
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surveyor
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a person who measures land
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widow
Definition
a woman's husband who has died
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oppress
Definition
to keep someone down
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why were some of the Patriots unwilling to enlist and stay in the army?
Definition
unfair or men did not want to leave their business and families
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how did their knowledge of the land give Patriot soldiers an advantage over the British?
Definition
it enabled them to hide, plan attacks and retreats, and travel the shortest distances or easiest routes
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British Army
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1.well trained 2.well supplied 3.mercenaries 4.strong navy 5.not much public support for the war
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Continental Army
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1.fought on home good 2.familiar with the land 3.strong leadership 4.poorly trained 5.poorly supplied army
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why was George Washington a major asset to the Patriots?
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during the French and Indian War, he had been commander of Virginia militia (strong leadership, experience)
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how did women help the Continental Army?
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how did the war effort persuade some states to abolish slavery?
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what method did Washington use to spy on the British
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