American Revolution

�� the freedom of being ruled by someone

independence

�� a statement that declares, or announces, an idea

declaration

�� the crime of fighting against one’s own government;

a betrayal

treason

�� freedoms that are protected by law

rights

�� a pact, or friendship between two or more parties

alliance

�� not taking sides

neutral

�� to move back when an enemy attacks

retreat

�� a rise in prices

inflation

�� a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign country

mercenary

�� the crime of fighting against one’s own government

traitor