chapter 3 vocab Flashcards
ally
nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
French and Indian War
a war that took place from 1754 to 1763 the led to the end of French and Indian War
Albany Plan of Union
a proposal by Benjamin franklin to create a unified goverment for the britshes colony
Treaty of Paris
A 1763 agreement between British new Englend ,Africa ,and the new west indies
Petition
A formed written request to someone in authority that is signed by a group of people
Boycott
To refuse to buy or use certain goods to services
Repeal
to cancel,remove from law
Writ of Assistance
legal document that allowed British customs officials to inspect a ship’s cargo without giving a reason
Committee of Correspondence
letter-writing campaign that became a major tool of protest in the colonies
Civil Disobedience
the refuasl to obay unjust laws using non-violent means
Militia
an army of citizens who serve as a soliders during an emergency
Minutemen
Colonial militia volunteer who was prepared to fight at a minute’s notice
Patriots
a colonist who favored aganinst britain
Loyalists
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain
Blockade
the shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out
