French and Indian War Vocabulary Flashcards

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to the French and Indian War, as provided in your lecture notes.

Alliance

An agreement between groups or countries to work together for a common goal.

Militia

A group of regular people trained to fight in emergencies, not a full-time army.

Fort

A strong building or area built to protect people during war.

Treaty

A formal written agreement between countries that ends a war or conflict.

Conflict

A serious disagreement or fight, often lasting a long time.

Territory

Land that is owned or controlled by a group, country, or tribe.

Colonist

A person who lives in a colony controlled by a faraway country.

Native Alliance

When Native American tribes partnered with European powers during the war.

Parliament

Britain’s law-making group, similar to Congress in the United States today.

Taxation

When a government collects money from its people to pay for things.

Rebellion

An organized attempt to resist or fight against authority.

Economy

The system of trade, money, and resources in a region.

Empire

A group of lands or nations controlled by one powerful country.

Representation

Having someone to speak or act for you in government.

Ambush

A surprise attack from a hidden place.

Neutral

Not taking sides in a conflict or argument.

Siege

A military strategy of surrounding a place to cut off supplies until it surrenders.

Supply Line

The path used to bring food, weapons, and materials to an army.

Negotiation

A discussion to reach an agreement or compromise.

Expansion

The act of growing or spreading into new areas.