F
a nation that works with another nation for a common purpose
ally
to work out or create something
devise
a letter writing campaign that became a major tool of protest in the colonies
Committee of Correspondence
the refusal to obey unjust laws using non-violent means
as a result
war that took place from 1754 to 1763 that led to the end of French power in North America
French and Indian War
a formal written request to someone in authority, signed by a group of people
petition
to refuse to allow; to forbid
prohibit
an army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
militia
to come near
approach
proposal by Benjamin Franklin to create a unified government for the British colonies
Albany Plan of Union
to refuse to buy or use certain goods and services
boycott
having great influence or power; effective
influential
colonial militia volunteers who were prepared to fight at a minute’s notice
minutemen
a soldier who fights for pay, often for a foreign country
mercenary
1763 agreement between Britain and France that ended the French and Indian War and transferred much of North America from French to British control
Treaty of Paris
to cancel, remove from law
repeal
1763 conflict between Native Americans and the British over British policies in the Great Lakes area
Pontiac's War
a colonist who favored war against Britain
Patriot
a person who betrays his or her country
traitor
having a large area or scope
extensive
a legal document that allowed British customs officers to inspect a ship’s cargo without giving a reason
Writ of Assistance
field near Quebec; site of a major British victory over the French in the French and Indian War
Plains of Abraham
a colonist who remained loyal to Britain
Loyalist
an introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document
preamble