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Declaration of Independence
The declaration of independence was created when the United States consisted only of thirteen colonies, and said that the US was officially it's own country and was separating from Great Britain. |
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A statement adopted by the congress that says they are officially their own thirteen colonies rather than a part of Great Britain.
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Loyalists
If the loyalists worked with the Americans during the war, we might have won faster. |
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American colonists who remained loyal to the British government.
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Patriots
Patriots were an important part of American culture, and still are today. |
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A person who heavily supports their country and is prepared to defend it at any cost
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Mercantilism
King George III supported mercantilism and that was one of the reasons we separated from Great Britain. |
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The colonists main purpose is to benefit the mother country.
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Seven Years War
The seven years war was a draining and unpleasant time for Europe |
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A war fought in Germany by Britain and took seven years.
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Proclamation Line of 1763
The proclamation line is what separates the thirteen colonies form uncharted territories. |
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The proclamation line of 1763 was a border established by Great Britain across the Appalachian Mountains
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Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was one of the reasons the colonists chose to separate from Britain |
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The sugar act imposed taxes on imported foods, made by King George III
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Stamp Act
The stamp act enraged many colonists because it cost printers and postal services so much money. |
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A tax on postal supplies and printed papers.
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Quartering Act
The quartering act made many colonists frustrated because |
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An act that made redcoats able to stay in any colonists' house and be fed without charge.
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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a huge turning point for North America, it was the one that started the battle. |
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| The Boston Massacre happened when some British soldiers were being violent to colonists and the colonists gathered together and tried to get them to shoot. Eventually they did, and 5 people were shot. |
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Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a revolutionary act committed by those who lived during the time. |
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| The Boston Tea Party was a political protest which was one of the main events leading up to the American Revolution. |
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Intolerable Acts
The intolerable acts were one of the many acts that caused the American Revolution. |
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| A series of harsh laws passed by the British Parliament to punish the colonies for the protests they held. |
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Militia
The militia were prepared and ready to fight. |
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| A group of men who were prepared to start fighting immediately. |
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were vital to the progression of the American Revolution |
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| The first battle in the American Revolution. |
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Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga convinced the French to join the colonies |
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| The battles that we won to convince the French to join us in the revolution |
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Battle of Yorktown
The battle of yorktown was won by the colonies and french |
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| An American and French victory over the British. |
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Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were replaced with the Constitution after being written. |
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| The original Constitution |
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Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of paris helped Britain more than France |
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| The French handed over Canada and the territory of Main over to the British. |
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US Constitution
We still follow the laws made in the US Constitution today. |
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| A set of written laws created by Thomas Jefferson that the United States still follow today. |
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Thomas Jefferson
If Thomas Jefferson didn't invent everything he did, we wouldn't be as advanced as we are today. |
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| A philosopher, politician, inventor and more who was a huge part of the American Revolution |
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George Washington
George Washington was the first president of the United States and a great example of one, according to many Americans |
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| The first president of the United States, also won important battles for the American Revolution. |
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Paul Revere
Paul Revere persevered and succeeded in his task. |
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| The messenger who told the rest of the colonies that war was beginning. |
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King George III
King George III was the reason we are free and the reason we have our own country. |
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| King of England who ruled in tyranny while the colonies protested the way he was treating them. |
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Absolutism
King George III ruled by absolutism |
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| A way of ruling in which the monarch has complete power. |
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Constitutional Monarchy
A constitutional monarchy is always better than an absolute monarchy. |
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| The monarch of a nation rules but is limited by a |
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Estates
The people of France conformed to a strict hierarchy that was difficult to move up in if you were at the bottom. |
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| A caste system where the top of the system was made up of wealthy nobles, the second row was clergies, and the lowest of the country were the bourgeoisie and peasants. |
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Bourgeoisie
The bourgeoisie's in Franc were unfairly treated and that was probably why France faced so many issues. |
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| Middle class of a society, above peasants and below clergies. The Paid half of their income to the government as taxes. |
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National Assembly
The National Assembly basically started the French Revolution |
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| An elected legislature in various countries, formed by people in the 3rd estate. |
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Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath has not been called upon yet and we do not know if they will ever need to get together again, |
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| An oath taken by the national assembly that stated that they would not separate and to reassemble when the time was necessary. |
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Storming of the Bastille
The Storming of Bastille was the beginning of the French Revolution. |
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| The National Assembly stormed the castle of Bastille and overthrew the King and Queen and executed many nobles, including royalty. |
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"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"
The saying "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" means different things to different people. |
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| A famous saying that has taken many forms in the French Revolution. |
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Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror was an awful time for those who lived in France then. |
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| The reign of terror happened after Louis XVI was executed, and started with his wife, Marie Antoinette, in which she was beheaded using a guillotine. |
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The Great Fear
The GreatFear was a horrible time for those who lived in France during those times. |
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| The great fear was a general panic that took place before the French Revolution began. |
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Committee of Public Safety
The Committee of Public Safety insured everyone's security. |
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| The Committee of public safety formed the de facto executive government in France during the Reign of Terror. |
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Guillotine
Marie Antoinette was one of the first to die of a beheading by guillotine. |
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| A device most commonly used for executions by beheading. |
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Emigres
Only people who weren't willing to live in a horrible world became Emigres |
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| A person with the connotation to politically or socially self exile by emigrating. |
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Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen declared France's independence from the caste system they were living. |
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| The Declaration of the Rights and Man and Citizen was an important document in the French Revolution. |
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The Directory
The Directory helped guide France in the right direction. |
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| Revolutionary government set up by The Constitution that lasted 4 years. |
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Louis XVI
Louis XVI was the ruler of France during great economic troubles. |
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| Absolute monarch of France during the start of the French Revolution. |
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Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette was the Queen of France when the French Revolution was taking place. |
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| Mary Antoinette was the queen of France during the start of the French Revolution. |
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Maximilien Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre was an important part of the French Revolution. |
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| Maximilian Robespierre was a French lawyer who was best known for his philosophies during the Reign of terror |
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Olympe de Gouges
Olympe de Gouges inspired many people to continue fighting for equality not only among genders but among everyone. |
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| Olympe de Gouges was a French writer who was well known for her work on feminism and equality. |
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was infamous for many things during the French Revolution |
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| Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who lived during the time of the french revolution. |
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Revolution
Many revolutions occurred in the 1700s |
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| A forceful overthrow of a government or regime. |
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Tyranny
The war was over and tyranny was demolished. |
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| Cruel and aggressive government rule |
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Liberty
"Give me liberty or give me death." |
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| the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. |
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Ideals
My ideal country would be the one we're living in right now with a few alterations. |
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| A standard of perfection. |
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Justify
I'm justifying the definition with this sentence |
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| Show to be correct or reasonable |
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Protest
Protesting is a big part of American culture |
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| A statement or action expressing disapproval or opposition to something. |
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Representation
Our government is made up of representatives chosen by us citizens. |
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| The action of speaking for someone. |
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