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16 although some joined as early as 15 for low pay and harsh conditions.
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They were fighting for their families, their homes, and their freedom.
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British promised freedom to any slave that fought with them.
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Allowed free African Americans to serve in the Army.
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She brought water to the troops, her nickname was Molly Pitcher.
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Deborah Sampson.
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Quebec …..we were defeated and it was a crushing loss for the patriots.
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William Howe.
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Nathan Hale
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German Hessian mercenaries?
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Men that fought for money not out of loyalty.
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Trenton, New Jersey.
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Because it gave the patriots a victory and boosted their confidence.
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He left the campfires burning to trick the British, then he circled behind the British Troops at night.
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John Burgoyne.
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Knocked down trees to make forest impassible, and put trees in the river so the ships couldn’t sail.
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France and Spain.
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Bought his own ship, brought a group of well trained soldiers and volunteered himself to the Continental Army.
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Marques de Lafayette
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Started training american troops, focusing on basic military drills. He turned the Continental Army into a finely tuned fighting force.
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Benjamin Franklin.
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French Naval Support.
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Governor of Spanish Louisiana became a key ally to the Patriots.
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Suffering and courage.
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2000
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They lived in Philadelphia ….they enjoyed the city houses, taverns, and theaters, and help parties and balls.
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The Bri tish did not use their Navy effectively
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