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Allies - people who are your friends or who help you. return to page American Revolution - the war between America and Great Britain that began on April 19, 1775. The result of the war was the forming of a new nation, the United States of America.
Artifact - a man-made object, made long ago, that tells us about our past. return to page
Archeologist - person who studies the remains (artifacts) from another time or place. return to page
Bastion - a part of the fort's wall in the shape of a point. Bastions are important to keep the fort safe from attack. return to page
Explore - to travel in search of new things and discoveries. return to page
Geyser- an underground spring that shoots up jets of hot water and steam through holes in the ground. Some geysers are very regular like Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park. return to page
Haudenosaunee - a Native American people who lived in "New York" before Europeans arrived. They include the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora Tribes, and are sometimes called "The Six Nations Confederacy." return to page
Journal - a book that a person uses to record their thoughts and actions from day to day. return to page
Junior Park Rangers - young people who help Park Rangers by learning the stories of the parks, keeping the parks free of litter, and staying safe. return to page
Loyalist - a person who remains true or faithful to a cause or government. return to page
Militia - people who fight for their country when needed. return to page
Musket - a military weapon used by one person to fire at an enemy a short distance (up to 100 yards). Muskets were made to load and fire quickly, up to 4 times in one minute. return to page
National Monument - a place set aside by the President to remind us of an important person or event. National Monuments are protected by the national government. return to page
National Park - a place of scenic, historic, or scientific importance set aside by Congress and protected by the national government so that all visitors may enjoy them for generations to come. return to page
National Park Rangers - people who work for the United States Government protect, preserve, and promote national parks. return to page
Native Americans - a person whose culture goes back to North America before it was discovered by Europeans. Native Americans called America home before Columbus discovered America in 1492. return to page
Oneida Indians- members of the Haudenosaunee people who first lived in central New York State. return to page
Oral History- history passed down from one generation to the next by way of stories or songs. The Haudenosaunee people use oral history to keep their history alive.
Portage – a route for carrying goods overland from one body of water to another.
Preservation - to protect something so that others may enjoy it. return to page
Rebel - to go against the government or any authority. return to page
Reconstruction - structure that is rebuilt the same size, shape, and place as the original. return to page
Siege - a type of warfare where one side surrounds the other side. The side that is outside the fort tries to get the people inside the fort to give up by shooting cannons, starting fires, and other ways. Many times, the outside forces keep those inside bottled up so long that they run out of food. return to page
Soldier - a person who serves in the military. return to page
Treaty - an agreement between 2 or more people to settle a disagreement. return to page
Wilderness - a natural, untamed area, uninhabited (without man). return to page To return to where you were,
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Last updated: February 26, 2015