| A | B |
|---|
| rebellion | a fight against a government |
| militia | a group of ordinary people who train for battle |
| boycott | the refusal to buy, sell, or use certain goods |
| Patriot | a colonist who opposed British rule |
| delegate | someone chosen to speak and act for others |
| repeal | to cancel something, such as a law |
| correspondence | written communication |
| protest | an event at which people speak out about an issue |
| commander | the officer in charge of an army |
| massacre | the killing of many people |
| petition | a written request from a number of people |
| tax | money that people pay to their government in return for services |
| minutemen | Militia with special training. They had to be ready for battle at a minute's notice. |
| smuggling | to import goods illegally |
| ally | a person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal |
| liberty | freedom from being controlled by another government |
| proclamation | an official public statement |
| quarter | to give people food and shelter |
| congress | a group of representatives who meet to discuss a subject |
