chapter 3 vocab Flashcards
Ally
a nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
French and Indian War
battle between France and Britain
Albany Plan of Union
an attempt to create “one general government”
Treaty of Paris
ended the French and Indian War
Petition
formal written request to someone in authority, signed by a group of people.
Boycott
to refuse to buy certain goods and services
Repeal
canceled
Writ of Assistance
legal document
Committee of Correspondence
idea of a letter writing campaign
Civil Disobedience
non violent refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust
Militia
an army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
Minutemen
trained regularly, were prepared to fight at a minute’s notice.
Patriots
favored war against Britain
Loyalists
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain
Blockade
shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out.
Mercenary
troops for hire from Germany
Traitor
a person who betrays his or her country
Preamble
introduction followed by three main parts
Natural Rights
rights that belong to all people from birth
Unalienable Rights
rights to be free and to choose how to live.
Calvary
troops on horseback
Guerrilla
hit and run tactics
Siege
an army surrounds and blockades an enemy position in an attempt to capture it.
Ratify
approved
