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 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 British 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 refusal to buy or use certain goods and 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 refusal to obey unjust laws using non-violent means
Militia
an army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
Minutemen
Colonial militia volunteer who was prepared to fight at a minute’s notice
Patriots
a colonist who favored war against British
Loyalists
colonist who remained loyal to Britain
colonist who remained loyal to Britain
the shunting of port people or supplies from moving in or out
Mercenary
a solider who fights for pay, often for a foreign contrary
Traitor
A person who betrays his or her country
Preamble
an introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document
Natural Rights
right that belong to people at birth
Unalienable Rights
rights that cannot be taken away
Calvary
troops on horseback
Guerrilla
Guerrilla
Siege
to surround and blockade an enemy town or position with force to force it to surrender
Ratify
to approve
