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  1. Patriot, n. a person who supported the cause of the colonists during the American Revolution. (phrase), a plan to respond to a situationThe Sons of Liberty, Daughters of Liberty, and the many other people who supported the colonis. s’ cause also gave t.

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  2. 8.3.4 Battle of Trenton, December 26, 1776 344 8.3.5 Battle of Saratoga, NY, September 19-October 17, 1777 345 8.3.6 Siege of Charleston, March 29-May 12, 1780 347 8.3.7 Cowpens, January 17, 1781 348 8.3.8 Yorktown, September 28-October 19, 1781 349 8.3.9 Before You Move On 351 Key Concepts 351 est T Yourself 351

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  3. As many as nineteen thousand colonists served the British in the effort to put down the rebellion, and after the Revolution, as many as 100,000 colonists left, moving to England or north to Canada rather than staying in the new United States (Figure 6.4.1). Eight thousand whites and five thousand free blacks went to Britain.

  4. The exhibition is the seventh in a series focusing on the contributions to the American Revolution made by the original thirteen states and the French alliance. Generous support for this exhibition was provided by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Georgia. Text by Ellen McCallister Clark and Emily L. Schulz.

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  5. Jan 1, 2000 · A Companion to the American Revolution is a single guide to the themes, events, and concepts of this major turning point in early American history. Containing coverage before, during, and after the war, as well as the effect of the revolution on a global scale, this major reference to the period is ideal for any student, scholar, or general reader seeking a complete reference to the field ...

  6. In the summer of 1776, the British and Continental armies engaged in a battle on Long Island and Manhattan Island. George Washington and his men failed to keep New York City out of British hands. By November 1776, having lost New York City, George Washington retreated along the Hudson River and then into New Jersey.

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  8. Patriot Victory. From beginning to end, the Battle of Kettle Creek lasted about four hours and ended with significant casualties for the Loyalist militia, including the death of their commander John Boyd. The Patriot victory at Kettle Creek convinced the commander of Augusta, Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell, to abandon the city.