| A | B |
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| Albany Plan of Union | Proposal by Ben Franklin for a united colonial defense of the 13 colonies. |
| French and Indian War | Conflict between Britain and France over land in the Ohio River Valley (1754-1760). |
| Proclamation of 1763 | Forbid colonists to settle west of Appalachian Mountains. |
| boycott | To refuse to buy certain goods or services |
| committee of correspoindence | Group of colonists who wrote letters reporting on British actions |
| petition | Formal written request to someone in authority, usually written and signed by a group of people. |
| repeal | To cancel or undo |
| writ of assistance | Legal document that let British customs officers inspect a ship's cargo witout giving any reason for the search. |
