people who owe money

goods used in maintaining ships; tar, pitch, and turpentine

tax on imported goods

a large group of soldiers

an agreement to end fighting

laws to regulate or control trade between the colonies and other countries-stated that certain item could only be sold to England

groups of people who come together to help one another in times of trouble

struggles or disagreements

to keep safe from danger, attack, or harm

attack by surprise

enter someone's property in order to stealing

group of men having some military training who are called upon only in emergencies

entered an area and took it over by force

British attempt to stop colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains

British Government