Chapter 3 vocab Flashcards
Ally
A nation that works with another nation for a common purpose.
French and Indian War
A conflict between France and Great Britain where they fought for power in Europe and North America.
Albany Plan of Union
A plan to attempt to create “one general government” for the British colonies.
Treaty of Paris
A document that ended the conflict between France and Great Britain.
Petition
A formal written request to someone in authority, signed by a group of people.
Boycott
To refuse to buy certain goods and services.
Repeal
To cancel.
Writ of Assistance
A legal document letting officers allowed to inspect a ship’s cargo without giving a reason.
Committee of Correspondence
Groups of people that regularly wrote letters reporting to other colonies on events in Massachusetts.
Civil Disobedience
The nonviolent refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust.
Militia
Army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency.
Minutemen
Volunteers that trained regularly as soldiers.
Patriots
Colonists who favored war against Britain.
Loyalists
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain.
Blockade
The shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out.
