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AH1 M2L2 Key Terms 2
American History 1 Module 2 Lesson 2 Key Terms 2
Term | Definition |
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American Revolution | The war of independence fought between England (the Parent Country) and the 13 original colonies. |
Battles 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. |
Battle of Yorktown | The final battle of the American Revolution. America defeated England and won independence. |
Boston Massacre | The event where a group of English soldiers shot their guns into a crowd of colonists killing several of them. |
Boston Tea Party | The event where a group of colonist's dressed up as Native Americans and threw England's tea into the Boston Harbor. |
Continental Army | America's army during the Revolutionary War. |
Declaration of Independence | The document which said America was now its own country. It listed the reasons why England no longer had the right to be in control of America. |
George Washington | The leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. |
Loyalist | Americans that were against the war and wanted America to continue to be controlled by England. |
Patriots | Americans that supported the war and wanted America to be its own country. |
Treaty of Paris | Document which said America was now finally free from English control. |