| A | B |
|---|
| olive branch | a symbol of peace |
| Continental | a soldier in the first colonial army, which was headed by George Washington |
| mercenary | a hired soldier |
| enlist | to join |
| revolution | a sudden, complete change of government |
| independence | freedom to govern one's own |
| allegiance | loyalty |
| declaration | an official statement |
| grievance | a complaint |
| neutral | not taking a side in a conflict |
| pacifist | a believer in a peaceful settlement of differences |
| movement | an effort by many people |
| encroach | to move onto without asking permission |
| regiment | a troop of soldiers |
| siege | a long-lasting attack |
| treaty | an agreement between countries |
| negotiate | to talk with one another to work out an agreement |
