| 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) |