American History Flashcards

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American Revolution

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A political upheaval between 1765 and 1783 where American colonies rejected British monarchy and aristocracy.

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Appalachian Mountains

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Mountain system in Eastern North America, stretching from Southeast Canada to central Alabama.

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Canada

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Territory north of the colonies, settled by the French.

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Common Sense

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A pamphlet by Thomas Paine in 1776 calling for separation of the colonies from Britain.

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Declaration of Independence

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Document by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 declaring the colonies' independence from Britain.

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Diplomatic

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International relations.

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Enlightenment

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18th-century movement emphasizing reason and the scientific method.

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First Continental Congress

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1774 meeting of delegates from 12 colonies in response to British policies.

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French and Indian War

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Conflict from 1754-1763 between France and Britain, ending with France's defeat.

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Great Awakening

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Revival of religious feeling in American colonies during the 1730s and 1750s.