A | B |
revolution | a movement of people against authority |
monopoly | total control over a business or market |
tyranny | oppressive government |
democracy | government of, by, and for the people |
rebellion | an act of resistance |
alliance | a group or relationship formed for mutual benefit |
boycott | a refusal to engage in commercial or social relations |
petition | a formal request for a cause or change |
repeal | revoking or taking something back |
duty/tax/tariff | a payment that must be paid on a particular class of imports or exports |
grievance | an official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair |
blockade | seal off (a place) to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving |
representation | having a voice in how a person is governed (the right to vote or to speak out on issues) |