Vocabulary Unit 3 Vocabulary terms Flashcards
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
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 protest in the colonies
Patriot
a colonist who favored war against Britain
patriotism
Loyalist
a colonist who remained loyal to Britain
blockade
the shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out
Mercenary
a soldier who fights for pay, often for a foreign country
Civil Acts
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 at a minute’s notice
Traitor
a person who betrays his or her country
preamble
an introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document
Natural rights
rights that belong to all people from birth
