American Revolutionary War
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Apprentice
A person under a legal agreement to for a specific time to learn a craft or skill from a master craftsman. Most apprentices were 10 - 18 year old boy.
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Broadside
A large sheet of paper, printed on one side and used to publicly advertise, announce, or offer political opinions during the late Colonial period.
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Gentlemen
A man born belonging to the upper classes of polite society or a man of high social standings.
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Liberty
To be free of government interference. To the Patriots liberty was freedom from control by Great Britain.
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Liberty Pole or Tree
A centrally located pole or tree that Patriots used to post announcements or rally to for protest.
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Loyalist/Tory
An American who did not support revolution against Great Britain and was loyal to King George the third. About 1/3 of all American Colonist during the Revolution were loyalist.
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Mechanic
A tradesman or other craftsman who worked with his or her hands, such as a printer, bricklayer, or silversmith.
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Memorabilia
A collection of memorable or valued items from the past.
Merchant
A person whose business was trading with other countries such as Great Britain. Many Loyalist were merchants.
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Patriot
An American during the war that supported the cause of revolution. Only about 1/3 were patriots. Some of these people were called Whigs.
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Smallpox
Deadly and very contagious measles-like disease that killed or permanently scarred many people during the eighteenth century. Many soldiers were inoculated against smallpox.
Tavern
An inn or meeting place that offered lodging and sold food and drinks to both travelers and regular customers Colonial era. Many political discussions and plans were debated at taverns.
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