This document provides definitions for various vocabulary terms related to the Revolutionary War, including: boycott, propaganda, loyalist, tory, patriot, petition, grievance, neutral, mercenary, recruit, deserter, blockade, ambush, ratify, and compromise. It also provides examples of how some of these terms were used during the Revolutionary War period.
12. petition a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power.
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14. grievance a complaint or resentment, as against an unjust or unfair act: to have a grievance against someone
31. Describe a time you had to compromise with someone in your family. What did you have to change or give up? What did the other person have to change or give up?