| A | B |
|---|
| olive branch | a symbol for peace |
| Continentals | an army created by George Washington, they fought against the most powerful army in the world |
| mercenaries | hired soldiers that were used by the British |
| enlisted | joined |
| political cartoon | a cartoon that expresses opinions about politics or government |
| revolution | a sudden and complete change in government |
| independence | freedom to govern on one's own |
| allegiance | loyalty |
| declaration | official statement |
| grievances | complaints |
| neutral | not taking either side |
| pacifists | people who believed in peaceful settlement, they were against war |
| movement | the effort of many people to acheive something |
| encroach | move onto land without asking permission |
| regiment | troop of soldiers |
| siege | a long-lasting attack |
| treaty | an aggreement between countries |
| negotiated | talked with one another to work out an agreement |
