troops on horseback

a colonist who favored war against Britain

the refusal to obey unjust laws using non-violent means.

a nation that works with another nation for a common purpose.

to approve

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

colonial militia volunteers who were prepared to fight at a minute's notice.

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.

a fighter who uses hit-and-run attacks

an army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency.

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

rights that belong to all people from birth.

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

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

to refuse to buy or use certain goods or services.

rights that cannot be taken away.

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

a colonist who remained loyal to Britain.

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

to cancel, remove from law.

a legal document that allowed British customs officers to inspect a ship's cargo without giving a reason

a person who betrays his or her country.

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

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