Vocabulary Term / Meaning
strategy / n.- a method or plan of action that you intend to use for some purpose.
What is your strategy for winning the game?
negotiate / v.-to try to come to an agreement with another person or group.
We negotiated with the dealer before we agreed on a purchase price for the car.
treaty / n.-a formal agreement between two or more countries.
The leaders signed a treaty that ended the long war.
tension / n.-the strain created by disharmony in a relationship, as between people or nations.
The unfair laws created tension between the Patriots and Loyalist.
rebel / n.- one who resists authority or restriction.
He was a rebel in high school and broke all the rules.
alliance / n.- a formal pact or agreement between or among nations.
The countries formed an alliance during the war.
independence / n. - freedom from outside control.
The Patriots were willing to fight for their independence.
revolution / n.-a massive upheaval in ideas or ways of doing something, or the wide scale change or transformation that occurs because of it.
The American Revolution changed history forever.
defeat / v.-to win a victory over; beat in a game, battle, or the like.
Our team easily defeated last year’s winning team.
hardship / n. – a condition of severe want, poverty, or suffering
Washington’s army encountered many hardships at Valley Forge.
traitor / n. one who betrays others, a cause, or his his or his country.
Arnold Benedict is an infamous traitor of the American Revolution.
petition / n. A written request for rights or benefits.
The First Continental Congress sent a petition to King George’s trying to resolve the issues peacefully.
Parliament / n.- a national lawmaking body composed of representatives
The Parliament imposed unfair taxes on the American colonists.
command / v. – to exercise control or authority.
Washington commanded the Continental Army into battle.