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| revolution | A sudden, complete change, such as the overthrow of an established government. |
| fork | A place where 2 rivers join to form a third. |
| ally | A partner in an alliance; a friend, especially in times of war. |
| alliance | A formal agreement among nations, states, or individuals to cooperate. |
| congress | A formal meeting of government representatives who have the authority to make laws. |
| delegate | A representative. |
| Parliament | The lawmaking body of the British government. |
| proclamation | An order from a country's leader to its citizens. |
| bill of rights | A list of freedoms. |
| pioneer | A person who is one of the first to settle a new place. |
| gap | An opening or a low place between mountains. |
| hatch lines | A pattern of stripes used on historical maps to show areas claimed by 2 or more countries. |
| budget | A plan for spending money. |
| representation | The act of being representated. |
| treason | To work against one's government. |
| boycott | To refuse to buy or use goods or services. |
| declaration | An official statement. |
| repeal | To cancel or undo a law. |
| liberty | The freedom of people to make their own laws. |
| point of view | A person's perspective. |
| bias | When a person favors or opposes someone or something. |
| monopoly | The complete control of a product or service. |
| blockade | To use warships to prevent other ships from entering or leaving a harbor. |
| quarter | To provide or pay for housing at no cost to another person. |
| intolerable | Unacceptable. |
| petition | A signed request made to an official person or organization. |
| commander in chief | A person who is in control of all the armed forces of a nation. |
| earthworks | Walls made of dirt or stone. |
| olive branch | An ancient symbol of peace. |
| mercenary | A soldier who serves for pay in the military of a foreign nation. |
