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SS Chapter 3 page 1
Term | Definition |
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Moore's Creek Bridge | Famous battle during American Revolution between Loyalists and Patriots. Patriots won battle |
Wilmington | Founded in 1725 by colonists. It soon became the area's leading town due in part to its major deepwater port |
Tuscarora War | War between Tuscarora Indians and settlers. Indians were angry because settlers kept taking over Tuscarora's land. Tuscarora people eventually lost war. |
Halifax | Place were congress was held on April 12, 1776 with 80 delegates. Halifax resolve was written. This recommended colonies become independent from Britain. |
Edenton | One of colony's early towns. Became the Carolina Colony's capital in 1710. Also place where a group of women organized the Edenton tea party |
New Bern | Mainly settled by families from Switzerland and Germany. In 1770 became permanent center of government for Carolina colony. Also where the Tuscarora War took place |