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Ch. 7&8 Part 1
Part 1 of the chapter 7&8 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Backcountry | In the 13 colonies the rugged stretch of land near the Appalachian Mountains |
| French and Indian War | War fought by the British against the French and their Native American allies in North America, which was won by the British in 1763. |
| Proclamation of 1763 | Law issued by King George III stating that the colonists were no longer allowed to settle on land west of the Appalachian Mountains. |
| Parliament | Britain’s law making assembly. |
| Repeal | To cancel |
| Tariff | Tax on imported goods |
| Boycott | Organized refusal to buy goods |
| Patriots | American colonists who opposed British rule |
| Loyalists | Colonists who remained loyal to the British during the American Revolution |
| Militia | Volunteer Armies |