Chapter 3 vocab

Question 1

Ally

Answer 1

A nation that works with another nation for a common purpose.

Question 2

French and Indian War

Answer 2

Apart of a war called the seven years war.

Question 3

Albany Plan of Union

Answer 3

To make one government for the british colonies.

Question 4

Treaty of Paris

Answer 4

Marked the end of French power in North America.

Question 5

Petition

Answer 5

A formal written request.

Question 6

Boycott

Answer 6

refusing to buy certain goods or services.

Question 7

Repeal

Answer 7

Canceled

Question 8

Writ of Assistance

Answer 8

A Warrant.

Question 9

Committee of Correspondence

Answer 9

Wrote letters and pamphlets reporting to other colonies on events.

Question 10

Civil Disobedience

Answer 10

Non Violent refusal to obey laws.

Question 11

Militia

Answer 11

An army of citizens who serve as soldiers.

Question 12

Minutemen

Answer 12

Kept their muskets in hand ready to fight.

Question 13

Patriots

Answer 13

Thought British rule was harsh and unjust.

Question 14

Loyalists

Answer 14

Wealthy merchants and former officials.

Question 15

Blockade

Answer 15

The shutting down of a port.

Question 16

Mercenary

Answer 16

Troops for hire.

Question 17

Traitor

Answer 17

Person who betrays his or her country

Question 18

Preamble

Answer 18

Introduction

Question 19

Natural Rights

Answer 19

Rights of people from birth.

Question 20

Unalienable Rights-

Answer 20

Rights to be free

Question 21

Calvary

Answer 21

Troops on horseback.

Question 22

Guerilla

Answer 22

A member of a small independent group.

Question 23

Siege

Answer 23

A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building

Question 24

Ratify

Answer 24

sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement.