| A | B |
| allegiance | loyalty |
| centralist | a supporter of strong national governament and weak state power |
| resolution | a formal statement of a decision,opinion, or course of action by an official group |
| delegate | a person who represents others. |
| states' right | theory that a state could choose whether to obey or enforce federal laws |
| nationalist | a person who supports policies that promote national interests |
| provision | a specific requirement set by a law |
| customs duty | a tax that is collected on goods that are taken into or out of a country |
| faction | a group of people who share a viewpoint on an issue. |
| siege | a lengthy (long) military attack on a fortified place. |
| provisional government | group of people who make laws and provide services on a temporary basis. |
| fortified | to make stronger with military defense (guns/artillery). |