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Question | Answer |
Benjamin Franklin | American writer, Publisher, scientist, inventor, and diplomat |
Pontiac's rebellion | native revolt against the British colonies |
Proclamation of 1763 | British declaration that forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachians |
English Bill of Rights | 1689 laws protecting the rights of English subjects and Parliament |
Enlightenment | Philosophical movement stressing human reason |
John Locke | English philosopher that argued that all people had natural rights. |
French and Indian War | War of 1754-1763 between Britain, France, and their allies for control of North America. |
Great Awakening | Christian Religious movement |
Treaty of Paris (1763) | The treaty that ended the war between Britain and France. |
Jonathan Edwards | Preacher that delivered fiery sermons during the Great Awakening |
Battle of Quebec | The battle that led to the British win in the French and Indian War |
George Whitefield | Preacher who drew large crowds during the Great Awakening |
Albany Plan of Union | First formal proposal to unite the colonies |
Magna Carta | Charter of English political and civil liberties |
John Peter Zenger | New York Publisher who was taken to court for criticizing the governor of New York |
Edmund Andros | English governor appointed to rule the reorganized northern colonies |
Apprentice | One who is learning a trade from an experienced craftsperson. |
Parliament | England's chief lawmaking body |
Glorious Revolution | events of 1688-1689, during which the English Parliament invited William and Mary to replace James II as monarchs |
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