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17 Cards in this Set
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mercenary
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A hired soldier.
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regiment
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A troop of soldiers.
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seige
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A long-lasting attack.
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encroach
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To move onto without asking permission.
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pacifist
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A believer in a peaceful settlement of difference.
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declaration
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An official statement.
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movement
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An effort by many people.
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olive branch
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A symbol of peace.
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Continental
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A soldier in the first colonial army, which was headed by George Washington.
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treaty
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An agreement between countries.
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revolution
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A sudden, complete change of government.
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independence
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Freedom to govern on one's own.
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negotiate
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To talk with one another to work out an agreement.
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grievance
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A complaint.
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enlist
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To join.
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allegiance
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Loyalty
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neutral
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Not taking a side in a conflict (argument).
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