| Term | Definition |
| Whig | supporter of the war against England during the Rev War |
| Yankee | derogatory term used originally by the British to insult colonies |
| Tory | American who supported the British during the Rev War |
| Quakers | members of a Christian group that rejects ritual and fighting, among other things; a.k.a. society of friends |
| Patriots | people who opposed the British authority during the Rev War |
| Hessians | Germans that helped Britain during the Rev War |
| Loyalist | person who remained loyal to King George III during the rebellion |