Vocabulary Chapter 3 Flashcards
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Ally
a nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
French and Indian War
a war that took place in 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 both 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 and 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
the global exchange of goods and ideas resulting from the encounter between the peoples of Eastern and Western hemispheres
Civil disobedience
the refusal to obey unjust laws using non-violent means
Militia
an army of citizens who serve as soldier during an emergency
Minutemen
colonial militia volunteers who were prepared to fight at a minute’s notice
Patriot
a colonist who favored war against Britain
Loyalist
a colonist who remained loyal to Britain
Blockade
the shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in and out
Mercenary
a soldier who fights for pay, often for a foreign country
Traitor
a person who betrays his or her country
Preamble
an introduction to a declaration, constitution or other official document
Natural rights
right that belong to all people from birth
Unalienable rights
rights that cannot be taken away
Calvary
troops on horse back
Guerilla
a fighter who uses hit-and-run attacks
Siege
to surrounded and blockade an enemy town or position with troops to force it to surrender
Ratify
to approve
