Chapter 3 vocabulary 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 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 British colonies.
Treaty of Paris
A 1763 agreement Britain and France that ended the French and Indian War and transferred much of North America.
Petition
A formal written request to someone in authority that is signed by a group of people.
Boycott
To refuse to buy or use certain goods or services.
Repeal
To cancel, remove from law.
Writ of Assistance
A 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 becomes major tool of protest in the colonies.
Civil Disobedience
To refusal to obey unjust laws using non-individuals.
Militia
A army of citizens who serve as solders during an emergency.
Minutemen
Colonial militia volunteers who were prepared to fight at a minute’s notice.
Patriots
A colonist who favored war against Britain.
Loyalists
A colonist who remained loyal to Britain.
Blockade
The shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out.
