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 French power in North America
Albany Plan of Union
a proposal by Benjamin Franklin to create a unified government for the British colonies
Treaty of Paris
a 1763 agreement between Britain and France that ended the French and Indian war and transferred much of North America from French to British control
Petition
a formal written request to someone in authority that is signed by a group of people
Boycott
to refuse to buy or use certain goods or services
Repeal
to cancel, remove from law
Writ of Assistance
a legal document that allowed British customs officers to inspect a ships 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 obey unjust laws using nonviolent means
Militia
an army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
Minutemen
colonial militia volunteers who were prepared to fight a minute’s notice
Patriots
a colonist who favored war against the Britain
Loyalists
a colonist who remained loyal to Britain
Blockade
the shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out
Mercenary
a soldier who fights for pay, often for a foreign country
Traitor
a person who betrays his or her country
Preamble
an introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document
Natural Rights
rights that belong to all people from birth
Unalienable Rights
rights that cannot be taken away
Calvary
troops on horseback
Guerrilla
a fighter who uses hit and run attacks
Siege
to surround and blockade an enemy town or position with troops to force it to surrender
Ratify
to approve
