| A | B |
| Patriots | Colonists who wanted independence from Britain |
| Treaty of Paris | agreement that ended the war |
| Continental Army | formed in 1775 by 2nd Continental Congress |
| Thomas Paine | author of Common Sense |
| Lafayette | French noble who aided Washington |
| George III | King of England during American Revolution |
| Benedict Arnold | General who turned traitor and joined British |
| George Washington | Commander of Continental Army |
| Battle of Trenton | defeated Hessian army |
| Preamble | Introduction |
| Statement on Natural Rights | Part I of Declaration of Independence |
| Grievances against King George III | Part 2 of Declaration of Independence |
| Colonies now United State of America | Part III of Declaration of Independence |
| Cavalry | troops on horseback |
| Natural Rights | rights that belong to all people from birth |