social studies chapter 3 vocab Flashcards
Ally
a nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
French and Indian War
A war between France and American Indian allies
Albany Plan of Union
A attempted plan to create one general government for the British colonies
Treaty of Paris
Marked the end of French Power in North America
Petition
A formal written request to someone in authority, signed by a group of people
Boycott
To refuse to buy certain goods and services
Repeal
to cancel, remove law
Writ of Assistance
Officers being allowed to inspect a ship’s cargo without giving a reason
Committee of Correspondence
A letter-writing campaign
Civil Disobedience
A nonviolent refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust
Militia
An army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
Minutemen
People that kept their musket in hand and were prepared to fight at a minute’s notice
Patriots
Colonist who favored war against Britain
Loyalists
American colonists who remained loyal to Britian
Blockade
The shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out
