Chapter 3 vocab Flashcards

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Ally

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a nation that works with another nation for a common purpose

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French and Indian War

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a war that took place from 1754 to 1763 that led to the end of French power in North America

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3
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Albany Plan of Union

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a proposal by Benjamin Franklin to create a unified government for the British colonies

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Treaty of Paris

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a 1763 agreement between Britain and France that ended the French and Indian war and transferred much of North America from French to British control

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5
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Petition

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a formal written request to someone in authority that is signed by a group of people

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Boycott

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to refuse to buy or use certain goods or services

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Repeal

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to cancel, remove from law

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Writ of Assistance

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a legal document that allowed British customs officers to inspect a ships cargo without giving a reason

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Committee of Correspondence

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a letter-writing campaign that became a major tool of protest in the colonies

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Civil Disobedience

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the refusal to obey unjust laws using nonviolent means

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Militia

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an army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency

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Minutemen

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colonial militia volunteers who were prepared to fight a minute’s notice

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13
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Patriots

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a colonist who favored war against the Britain

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Loyalists

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a colonist who remained loyal to Britain

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15
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Blockade

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the shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out

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16
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Mercenary

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a soldier who fights for pay, often for a foreign country

17
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Traitor

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a person who betrays his or her country

18
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Preamble

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an introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document

19
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Natural Rights

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rights that belong to all people from birth

20
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Unalienable Rights

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rights that cannot be taken away

21
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Calvary

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troops on horseback

22
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Guerrilla

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a fighter who uses hit and run attacks

23
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Siege

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to surround and blockade an enemy town or position with troops to force it to surrender

24
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Ratify

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to approve