chapter 3 vocab words Flashcards
Ally
A nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
French and Indian War
a war that took place from 1754 to 1753 that led to the end of fFench 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 Britain and France that ended in the french and India war and transferred much of north america from french to British control
Petition
a formal written request to someone in authority that is signed by a group.
Boycott
a refuse to buy or use certain goods pr services
Repeal
to cancel or remove from law
Writ of Assistance
a legal document that allow British customs officers to inspect a ships cargo without giving a reason
Committee of Correspondence
a letter written calamine that became a major tool of protest in the colonies
Civil Disobedience
the refuse to obey unjust laws using non-violence means
Militia
a army of citizens that serve as soldiers during an emergency
Minutemen
colonial militia who were prepared to fight at minutes notice
Patriots
colonist who favored war against Britain
Loyalists
a colonist who is remained loyal to Britain
Blockade
the shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out.
Mercenary
a solider who fights for pay often from a foreign country
Traitor
a person who betrays his or hers country
Preamble
a introduction to declaration
Natural Rights
rights that belong to people before birth
Unalienable Rights
rights that cannot be taken away
Cavalry
troops on horse back
Guerilla
a fighter who uses hit and run attacks
Siege
to surrender and block aid a enemy town or troop
Ratify
to approve
