| A | B |
|---|
| patriots | believed colonies had the right to govern themselves |
| loyalists | colonists who were loyal to British government |
| allies | nations who joined together usually in war |
| militia | a small army of volunteers |
| tyranny | unjust use of government power |
| repeal | to take back or cancel |
| boycott | to refuse to buy goods or services as a form of protest |
| rights | powers or privileges that belong to citizens and cannot be taken |
| petition | a formal demand or request |
| treason | The crime of betraying your country |
| Tory | Conservative political party |
| salutary neglect | hands off policy England had with colonies |
| sedition | organizing rebellion against your country |
| parliament | British governing body |
