SS6A Unit 1 Vocabulary

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historical source (noun)

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something that gives us information about the past

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patriot (noun)

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person who supported American independence during the Revolutionary War

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loyalist (noun)

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a colonist who remained loyal to Britain

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perspective (noun)

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how someone thinks about or sees something

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historical narrative (noun)

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a story about past events written by someone

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treaty (noun)

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an agreement between groups or countries, often about land or peace

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protest (verb)

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an action to show strong disagreement with something

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exploitation (noun)

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unfair use of someone or something for personal gain

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rebellion (noun)

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an effort to fight against a government or leader

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Primary Sources

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These are firsthand accounts created at the time of the event, such as diaries, letters, photographs, and newspapers. They provide direct evidence of the past.