Key Terms and Definitions

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colonists

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people who helped found the 13 British colonies

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documents

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important papers that give official proof or information

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election

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the act of choosing something by voting

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empire

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a group of countries, lands, or people under one government

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government

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the group of people in charge of ruling a country, state, or city

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nation

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a group of people living under one government

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peaceful

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free from war or disorder

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region

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any large area or territory

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revolution

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the overthrow of a system of government to set up a new one

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trend

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a growing style or tendency that seems to be followed