chapter 3 vocab Flashcards
Ally
nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
French and Indian War
a war in North America between France and Britain (both aided by indian tribes)
Albany Plan of Union
Ben Franklin’s plan to unite the colonies under one government to defeat France.
Treaty of Paris
agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent contry
Petition
a formal request
Boycott
A refusal to buy or use goods and services.
Repeal
Repeal
Writ of Assistance
court document allowing customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods
Committee of Correspondence
A 21 member committee responsible for keeping the colonies and the rest of the world informed about the injustices Great Britain was making on her colonies.
Civil Disobedience
A form of political participation that reflects a conscious decision to break a law believed to be immoral and to suffer the consequences.
Militia
A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies
Minutemen
men who need to be ready to fight in a minet
Patriots
Colonists who wanted independence from Britain
Loyalists
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence
Blockade
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
Mercenary
professional soldier hired by a foreign army
Traitor
A person who betrays his or her country
Preamble
an introduction to a speech or piece of writing
Natural Rights
the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property
Unalienable Rights
rights that cannot be taken away
Calvary
soldiers on horseback
Guerilla
a member of an independent band of soldiers that engages in raids and surprise attacks
Siege
the surrounding of a place in order to force it to surrender
Ratify
to approve
