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Unit 1 Les 1 Notes 1
Unit 1 Lesson 1 Notes 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Patriots | Americans supported the war and wanted America to be its own country. |
| Loyalists | Americans that were against the war and wanted America to continue to be controlled by England |
| Proclamation of 1763 | A proclamation by England that said the colonists could not settle past the Appalachian Mountains |
| Battle of Lexington and Concord | The first battles of the American Revolution which became known as "the shot heard round the world." This battle changed the relationship between the colonies and England forever. |
| Battle of Saratoga | The first major victory for the Continental Army. After winning this battle, America began winning more often. |
| Age of Exploration | Began in 1400s when countries sent explorers from Europe to the Americas to create colonies |
| Cultural diffusion | Occurs when one culture influences another |