Chapter 3 vocabulary Flashcards
Ally
A nation that works with another nation for 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 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 became a major tool of protests 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 volunteers who were prepared to fight in a minutes notice.
Patriots
Colonists who favored war against Britain.
Loyalists
Colonists who remained loyal to Britain.
Blockade
The shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out.
