| A | B |
|---|
| minuteman | colonist from MA who could be ready to fight in one minute |
| blockade | use warships to block a port so no ships can get in or out |
| turning point | a single event that causes an important change |
| enlist | to join an army |
| neutral | not taking any side in an argument |
| Pacifist | a person who wants a peaceful settlement to a disagreement, not fighting |
| Sons of Liberty or Patriots | colonists who wanted to be independent of England |
| Loyalists | colonists who wanted to stay loyal to the king of England |
| traitor | a person who acts against his or her country |
| principle | a rule that is used in deciding how to act |
| negotiate | try to come to an agreement by talking |
| popular opinion | the point of view held by most people |
| independence | freedom from outside control; do it by yourself |
| grievance | complaint (usually about something unjust/unfair) |
| allegiance | loyalty |
