chapter 3 vocab words Flashcards
Ally
a nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
french and Indian war
a war that took place form 1754 to 1763 that led to the end of the 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 munch of north america form french to British control
petition
a formal written request to someone in authority that us signed by a group of people
boycott
to refuse to buy or use certain goods or services
repeal
to cancel,remove form law
writ of assistance
a legal document that allowed British customs officers to inspect a ships cargo without giving a reason
committee of correspondences
a letter writing campaign that became a major tool or protest in the colonies
civil disobedience
the refusal to obey unjust laws using non-violent means
millita
an army of citizens who severe as soldiers during an emergency
minutemen
colonial millita volunteers who were prepared to fight a minutes notice
patriot
a colonist who favored war against Britain
loyalists
a colonist who remained loyal to britain
blockade
the shutting of a part to keep people or supplies from moving in or out
