| A | B |
|---|
| The point of view held by most people. | public opinion |
| Having the freedom to govern oneself, to have liberty. | independence |
| Loyalty to the king. | allegiance |
| A formal statement of the feelings of a group about an important topic. | resolution |
| The first part or introduction. | preamble |
| Complaints against the British king and Parliament. | grievances |
| People in the thirteen colonies that supported independence. | Patriots |
| People which remained loyal to the king and also called themselves Tories. | Loyalists |
| Some colonists took neither side. | neutral |
| Believers in peaceful settlements of disagreements, wrote pamphlets calling for an end to war. | pacifists |
| A large group of organized soldiers. | regiment |
| What happens because of an action. | consequence |
| Join the army. | enlisted |
| A single event that causes important and dramatic change. | turning point |
| Someone who acts against his or her country. | traitor |
| Talked with one another to work out an agreement. | negotiated |
| A rule that is used in deciding how to act. | principle |
| In January 1776 Thomas Paine published a pamphlet, or short book. | Common Sense (302) |
| The Fourth of July is the birthday of the United States of America. | Independence Day (306) |
| George Washington and his troops lived in tents and shelters. To prepare and eat meals, Washington used a camp kitchen. | Mess Chest (320) |
