Chapter 3 vocab words Flashcards
Ally
Is a nation that works with another nation for common purpose.
French and Indian war
it pitted them against France and its American Indian allies
Albany plan of union
attempt to create “ One general government “ for the British colonies
Treaty of Paris
Bringing the long conflict to the end.
Petition
a formal written request to someone in authority
Boycott
To refuse to buy certain goods and services
Repeal
to cancel the stamp act
Writs of assistance
to inspect a ships cargo without giving any reason
Committee of correspondence
written letters and pamphlets reporting to other colonies
Civil Disobedience
Nonviolent refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust
Militia
A army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
Minutemen
prepared to fight at a minute’s notice
Patriots
They thought British ruled was harsh and unjust
Loyalist
Wealthy merchants and former officials of the royal government
Blockade
shutting down a port to keep people supplies from moving in or out
Mercenary
troops for hire, from Germany to help fight off colonies
Traitors
a person who betrays his or hers country
permeable
introduction followed by 3 main parts
Natural rights
rights that belong to all people from birth
unalienable rights
rights to be free and choose how you want to live
Cavalry
troops on horseback
Guerrilla
Hit-and-run
Siege
when army’s surround you
Ratify
approved
