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Vocabulary list
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| French and Indian War | War between Britain and France from 1756-1763. |
| Declaration of Independence | US document that stated reasons why colonists should be free from British rule |
| Jamestown | First English Colony in North America set up to gain a profit for its investors. |
| US Constitution | Became the official law of the United States after the Bill of Rights was added |
| Sons of liberty | Colonial group that protested against British taxes |
| George Washington | Commanding General of Colonial Army during American Revolution. Later 1st US President. |
| John Adams | He defended the British soldiers in court after the Boston Massacre. |
| Thomas Jefferson | He was the main author of Declaration of Independence |
| Quartering act | Required Colonists to allow British soldiers into their homes |
| Loyalists | A Colonist that did not want Independence from Britain |
| Bias | Requires careful study when interpreting historical sources due to prejudice |
| Paul Revere | Best remembered for his engraving of the Boston Massacre |
| Lexington and Concord | Location where Revolutionary war started |
| Saratoga | Battle known as the turning point in the American Revolution |
| Yorktown | Final major battle of the American Revolution |
| Climate and Geography | Factors that play an important role in determining the economy of the 13 Colonies |
| Primary sources | journals, letter, autobiographies and artifacts are all examples |
| British taxes | They were needed because the government of Britain needed money to pay its debts |
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