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Vocabulary Words

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militia

groups of citizen soldiers

minutemen

a company of civilian soldiers that would be ready to fight in a minute's notice

Loyalist

american colonist that remained loyal to Britian and opposed war for independence

Patriot

american colonists that supported the war for independence

Civil war

conflict between citizens of the same country

Approach

move closer and toward

Volunteer

Willingly step forward or helper

Frustrated

to be disappointed, not satisfied

Rebel

To rise in arms against the goverment or ruler

Distinction

condition of being different