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plans for winning a war such as how and where to use an army or navy |
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specific ways of carrying out a plan, such as ways of fighting battles |
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fighters outside of the regular army |
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a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army |
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an armed ship owned and officered by private individuals holding a government commission and authorized for use in a war |
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people or countries fighting on the same side against a common enemy |
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people who freely perform a service |
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1. The British Army was a professional army 2. The Continental Army was closer to home 3. The British Army had better weapons |
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Write 3 differences between Continental Army and the British Army |
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less supplies far away from home support and knowledge of law |
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What were 2 problems the British Army faced in fighting the war |
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loyalist free slaves native American's mercenaries |
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What groups of people were fighting for the British Army |
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Volunteers Merchants, poor farmers French Spanish |
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What groups of people were fighting for the Continental Army? |
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Allies Familiar Land More supplies |
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What were 3 advantages the Continental Army had over the British |
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Defensive war, hit and run, guerilla |
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What war strategies did the continental army use? |
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Volunteers, get supplies, and help fight |
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Who were the Continental Armys allies and what did they do to help? |
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What famous battle led to the British surrender |
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Americans won the war. It was an agreement that followed the war and the leaders met in Paris. |
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What was the outcome of war and why was it called the Treaty of Paris? |
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