Chapter 3 vocabulary Flashcards
Ally
A nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
French and Indian War
A war that took place from 1754 to 1763 that led to the end of 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 much of North America from French to British control
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, remove from law
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
Civil Disobedience
The refusal to obey unjust law 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
Patriots
A colonist who favored war against Britain
Loyalists
A colonist who remained loyal to Britain
Blockade
The shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out
