Chapter 3 vocab Flashcards
Ally
A nation that works with another nation for a common purpose.
French and Indian War
A war that took place from 1754 to 1763 that led to the end of the French power in North America.
Albany Plan of Union
A proposal by Benjamin Franklin to create a unifird goverment for the British colonies.
Treaty of Paris
A 1763 agreement between Britian and France that ended the Frenh and Indian war and transferred much of North America from French to Britsh control.
Petition
A formal writtenrequest to someone in authortiy that is singed by a group of people.
Boycott
To refuse to buy or use certain goods or services.
Repeal
To cancel, or remove from the law.
Writ of Assistance
Alegaldocument that allowed Britsh customs officers to inspect a ship’s cargo without giving a reason.
Committee of Correspondence
A letter-writing campaign that became a major tool of protest in the colonies.
Civil Disobedience
THe refusal to abry unjust laws using nonviolent means.
Militia
An amy of ciltzens who serve as soilders during an emergency.
Minutemen
colonial miltia volunteers who were prepared to fight at a minute’s notice.
Patriots
A colonist who favored war against Britain.
Loyalists
A colonist who remains loyal to Britian.
Blockade
The shutting of a portto keep people or supplies from moving out or in.
