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American War of Independence
(American Revolution)
in 1776 the US declared itself independent of Britain and began a war that lasted until 1783
Thirteen Colonies
British Colonies in the US
United Empire Loyalists
during and after the war, many people who supported British rule left the Thirteen Colonies for the British Colonies of Quebec and Nova Scotia
Loyalist Migration
Loyalists who supported Britain left the Thirteen Colonies for Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Included Blacks and First Nations
Refugee
person who seeks protection in another country to escape danger in their own country
Thayendanega
(Joseph Brant) led a migration of Jaudenosausee people to Grand River and had a clean title to the land
Petition
ask for something in a formal way
Representative Government
citizens elect representatives to an assembly and the assembly "speaks" for them
Upper Canada
present day Ontario (Canada West)
Lower Canada
present day Quebec (Canada East)
Revolution
change in the system of government
(example - monarchy to a republic)
Republic
system of government that does not have a monarch (usually a democracy)
Immigration
movement of people intending to establish a home in a country that is not their native country
War of 1812
July 1812, Americans invaded Upper Canada
after the war, Canada and US agreed to settle the boarder peacefully.