Course 2, Unit 1 Vocab

Soldier who fought for Britain during the war

Territories that were created by groups of people who came from Britain to North America in the early 1800s.

Someone who represents a group of people/colony/state.

People who settled in a new colony or moves into a new country.

Form of public embarassment.

Back-up or support

Non-professional soldiers.

Place between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers that both Britain and France claimed to own.

Wars that took place in North America, worked together to battle the British, who had help from the colonists.

To place something in context using the details to help understand.

American colonists who believed the colonies had the right to govern themselves.

One of the most powerful countries during this time period who owned the land the 13 colonies was located on.

Money that people have to pay to the government.

American colonists who stayed loyal to Britain during the American Revolution.

Using "when" a source was created and "why" the source was created to judge how reliable the source is.

Documents, art work, or an object that informs us about history.

To owe money.

To be free of another government's control.

A country or area under control of another country that is far away.

Makes laws for people that must be followed.