| A | B |
| preamble | An introductory statement |
| endow | To provide; something given |
| inalienable | Something which cannot be taken away |
| derive | To receive or obtain |
| abolish | To repeal; to do away with or put to an end |
| dissolve | Destroy, end disintegrate |
| petition | A formal request |
| redress | To set right something that is wrong |
| posterity | Future generations |
| grievance | A complaint against an unjust act |
| unanimous | In complete agreement |
| engross | To write or copy down |
| resolution | A formal expression of opinion regarding how to solve a problem |
| delegate | A representative |
| treason | Working to overthrow a government |
| congress | A meeting of representatives or delegates |
| declaration | An announcement |
| consent | To agree to |
| bands | Ties |
| impel | To force to do something |
| oppression | Unjust treatment |
| transient | Lasting only a short time, not permanent |
| secure | Protect |
| allegiance | Loyalty |
| absolve | To set free from obligation |
| mercenary | A hired soldier working in a foreign army |
| archive | A place where historical documents are stored |
| tyrant | A cruel ruler that exercises power unfairly |
| usurpation | Unjust uses of power |