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mercenary
hired soldier
recruit
to enlist in the military
privateer
privately owned ship outfitted with weapons
siege
blocking the movement of people or goods into or out of a place
ambush
a surprise attack
British Advantages
Strong Navy, well-trained army, finances, greater population
Patriot Advantages
Fighting on own ground, motivation for independence, George Washington
Loyalists
supported the British
Patriots
People who supported independence
Role of African Americans in the war
served both sides, British promised freedom, 5,000 served with Patriots
Role of Women in the war
some served as nurses, Molly Pitcher famous for helping when her husband was killed, most ran businesses and farms
Battle of Long Island
A 1776 battle in New York in which more than 1,400 Americans were killed, wounded, or captured forcing Patriots to retreat to New Jersey/Pennsylvania
Battle of Trenton and Princeton
a 1776 battles in New Jersey in which George Washington's troops crossed the Delaware River and captured a Hessian (German mercenaries fighting for the British)
British strategy in New England
Control the Hudson River, cut-off New England from other colonies
Battle of Saratoga
American victory over British troops in 1777 that was a turning point in the American Revolution with French becoming Allies
How did immigrants assist the Patriots?
Immigrants from other countries came to help train and fight with Patriots
