Common Sense - pamphlet written by Thomas Paine which gave logical reasons why they should support independence from Great Britian, mercenary - professional soldier hired to fight for Britain, Battle of Bunker Hill - first major battle of the Revolutionary War; British victory but with heavy losses, Battle of Saratoga - turning point of the war; victory for Continental Army, George Washington - commander of Continental Army, Battle of Trenton - George Washington and the Continental Army surprised Hessians at this battle and were victorious, Olive Branch Petition - an appeal to King George to repair the division and make peace, Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys - group responsible for seizing the British held forts at Ticonderoga, Nathan Hale - a colonial spy for George Washingon; before being executed it is believed he said "I regret I have only one life to give for my country.", Valley Forge - military encampment where Washington's troops spent a harsh winter; supplies and moral were very low as soldiers died of hunger and disease, Battle of Yorktown - last major battle of American victory due to the French naval blockade of the Chesapeake Bay; last major battle of the Revolutionary War, Benedict Arnold - American traitor , Treaty of Paris of 1783 - the peace agreement to officially end the war; Britain recognized the independence of the colonies, The Crisis - pamphlet which urged Americans to support the army and motivate the soldiers to keep fighting, Declaration of Independence - Document written by Thomas Jefferson which formally declared independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776,

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