Chapter 3 Vocab Flashcards
Ally
a nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
French and Indian War
war that took place from 1754 to 1763 that led to the end of French power in North America
Albany Plan of Union
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
formal written request to someone in authority that is signed by a group of people
Boycott
to refuse or buy or use certain goods or services
Repeal
to cancel, remove from law
Writ of Assistance
legal document that allowed British 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 protests in the colonies
Civil Disobedience
to refusal to obey unjust laws using non-violent means
Militia
army of citizens who serve a soldiers during an emergency
Minutemen
colonial militia volunteers who were prepared to fight minute’s notice
Patriots
colonists who favored war against British
Loyalists
a colonists who remained loyal to Britain
Blockade
the shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out
