3RD Hour Vocabulary words Flashcards
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Ally
A nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
French and Indian war
a war in North America between France and Britain (both aided by American Indian tribes); 1755-1760
Albany plan of union
a plan to place the British North American colonies under a more centralized government.
Treaty of Paris
ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.
Petition
Demand or request
Boycott
boycott means to stop buying or using the goods or services of a certain company or country as a protest
Repeal
Cancel officially
Writ of Assistance
a general search warrant issued by superior provincial courts to assist the British government in enforcing trade and navigation laws.
Committee of Correspondence
emergency provisional governments set up in the 13 American colonies in response to British policies leading up to the Revolutionary War
Civil Disobedience
Civil disobedience is when people disobey a law because they believe the law is unfair.
Militia
A militia is a band of civilians trained to do army type business, without officially joining the army.
Minutemen
a Minuteman was a citizen volunteer who was always prepared to take up arms and fight.
Patriots
A patriot is someone who loves and who has sometimes fought for his or her country.
Loyalists
a loyalist is someone who stays faithful to a party or government even during times of upheaval and revolt.
Blockade
A blockade is an obstacle that stands between you and something you’re trying to reach.
Mercenary
a mercenary is, after all, a soldier who gets paid to fight where needed, sometimes taking a heroic stand and other times just wanting payment for fighting.
Traitor
a person who commits treason by betraying his or her country.
Preamble
A preamble is a brief introduction to a speech
Natural Rights
those that are not dependent on the laws or customs of any particular culture or government, and so are universal, fundamental and inalienable
Unalienable Rights
that which cannot be given away or taken away.
Calvary
Troops on horse back.
Guerilla
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.
Siege
a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
Ratify
sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
