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Chapter 7
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History
5th Grade
05/14/2010

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El Camino Real
Definition
Spanish for the "royal road" a route that linked Spain's colonies in the American southwest with Mexico
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Pueblo Revolt
Definition
Native American revolution in the late 1600's in which the Pueblo temporarily drove the Spanish out of New Mexico
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King Phillips War
Definition
The Wampanoag leader (Chief Massasoit's son) led several Native American groups to fight against English settlers. Metacom's goal was to force the English out of New England. [The British called Metacom "King Phillip" and named it "King Phillip's War".] The British won!
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back country
Definition
In the 13 colonies the rugged stretch of land near the Appalachian mountains
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Proclamation of 1763
Definition
This was a law issued by King George III saying that colonists were no longer allowed to settle on land west of the Appalachian Mountains. [Generally, a proclamation is an official announcement.]
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French & Indian War
Definition
This was a war where the British forces fought against both the French and France's allies who were Native Americans. The British won!
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trading post
Definition
place in colonial North America where settlers and Native
Americans met to trade goods
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Pontiac's Rebellion
Definition
This is when Native Americans rebelled against the British. They were led by the Ottawa leader, Pontiac. Pontiac attacked British settlements along the Ohio River Valley and the Great Lakes. Pontiac won several battles before the British put down the rebellion.
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tributary
Definition
stream or river that flows into a large river
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presidio
Definition
military fort built by the Spanish
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haciendas
Definition
large estates built by wealthy Spanish ranchers in North America
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