Vocabulary – Lachlan McIntosh
Duel
Noun
a prearranged combat, especially in former times, between two people armed with lethal weapons, usually to settle a disagreement over a matter of honor
Highland Scots
Noun
Scottish immigrants from the highlands region of Scotland. They had a reputation for being good soldiers
Settlement
Noun
a place that has recently been populated with permanent residents
Prosperous
Adjective
Wealthy, financially successful
Provincial Congress
Noun
Legislative groups created during the American Revolutionary period to govern colonies
Continental Battalion
Noun
a military unit from the 13 colonies that later became the United States.
Ambitions
Noun
a strong feeling of wanting to be successful in life and achieve great things
Prominent
Adjective
Well-known
Theater
Noun
A geographic place where military operations take place during a conflict. For example in WWII there were European and Pacific theaters.
Siege
Noun
a military or police operation in which troops or the police surround a place and cut off all outside access to force surrender