| A | B |
| escalation | tensions and actions building and leading to war |
| writ of assistance | legal document allowing customs officials to search a ship without needing a reason |
| repeal | to remove or take away (ex. remove taxes) |
| boycott | refusal to buy certain goods |
| quartering | being forced to house soldiers in your home |
| loyalist/tory | person who wants to stay with Britain |
| patriot/rebel | person who wants to break away from Britain |
| minutemen | soldiers trained to be ready at a minute's notice |
| militia | army of citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency |