Road to Revolution

Patriot

Someone in the colonies who supported the American Revolution.

Loyalist

Someone in the colonies who supported staying loyal to England. Also known as a Tory.

Redcoats

Nickname given to British soldiers of the Revolution because of their bright red uniforms.

Shot Heard 'Round the World

The first shots of the Revolution that were fired at Lexington & Concord and began the war.

Boycott

Strategy of refusing to purchase goods in the hopes of weakening the boycotted party.

Blockade

Having ships surround an area so that no goods or people can pass through. The British blockaded the Colonies to prevent their aid.

Guerrilla Warfare

Style of fighting used by the Continental Army which included hit-and-run, surprise attacks, and ambushing the British.

Mercenary

A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

Treaty of Paris

Signed September 3, 1783, formally ending the conflict and confirming America's separation from the British Empire.