| A | B |
| propelled | driven or pushed forwarded |
| justified | fair; for a good reason |
| ally | friend; someone on your side |
| boycott | to refuse to buy |
| repeal | withdraw; take back |
| neutral | not on one side or the other |
| treaty | a formal agreement |
| Loyalist | supported Britain (King George III) |
| Patriot | wanted independence from Britain |
| government | a group of people who rule |
| proclamation | an official announcement |
| skirmish | an unplanned fight |
| harsh | cruel; mean |
| enlist | to sign up |
| frantic | excited with fear or worry |
| emancipation | given freedom |
| invoke | to call forth |
| intolerable | can't stand |
| taunt | make fun of |
| unite | bring together |