| A | B |
|---|
| rugged | rough, not even and neatly in order |
| the colonies | the beginning of the United States was 13 colonies |
| the Patriots | the people who wanted to be free of King George of England |
| Boston Tea Party | an uprising against Kiing George, when the tea shipment was thrown overboard into the water |
| import | whatever the country needs to buy from other places and bring here |
| colonists | the people who lived in the 13 colonies |
| the American Revolution | the war between the colonies and the British (England) |
| anchor | heavy piece of metal dropped into the water to keep a boat staying in one place |
| scarce | in short supply; very few |
| raid | an attack |
