Historical Figures and Events

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A war between the English and Wampanoag leader, Metacom.

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King Philip's War

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Native Americans from many tribes attacked British forts and settlements along the Great Lakes.

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Pontiac's Rebellion

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Many small battles fought between the British and French in America.

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French and Indian War

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A stream or river that flows into a larger river.

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Tributary

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Places where the French and Native Americans met to trade goods.

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Trade Posts

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An official document stating that colonies were not allowed to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Proclamation of 1763

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A young military leader from Virginia who fought during the French and Indian War, eventually having to surrender when many of his men were killed.

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George Washington

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A French explorer who continued exploration of the Mississippi River and reached the Gulf of Mexico. He claimed the entire Mississippi as well as Louisiana for France.

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Robert La Salle

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A Spanish commander who led a small fleet of Spanish warships to Florida and fought the French. He was able to keep Florida for Spain.

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Pedro Menéndez de Avilés

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A French missionary who set out to explore the Mississippi River.

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Jacques Marquette