| A | B |
|---|
| olive branch | A symbol of peace |
| Continental | A soldier in the first colonial army |
| mercenary | A hired soldier |
| enlist | To join |
| revolution | A sudden, complete change of government |
| independence | Freedom to govern on one's own |
| allegiance | Loyalty |
| declaration | An official statement |
| grievance | A complaint |
| neutral | Not taking sides in a conflict |
| pacifist | A believer in a peaceful settlement of differences |
| movement | An effort by many people |
| encroach | To move onto without asking permission |
| regiment | A troop of soldiers |
| siege | A long-lasting attack |
| treaty | An agreement between countries |
| negotiate | To talk with one another to work out an agreement |
