A state that cooperates/helps another, typically for a military purpose.

A formal agreement between countries.

A self-governing state.

A person sent on a special diplomatic mission to another country.

Great Britain's legislative (law-making) body.

To stop buying certain goods or services from a company or country as a form of protest.

A convention of women that got together to make their own goods that were being boycotted by the colonists.

Income; the income of a government from taxation.

To officially cancel; usually a law or public policy

A person sent or authorized to represent others.

Formally put an end to.

Fundamental human rights based on universal natural law.

A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies.  During the American Revolution they supported the colonies and independence.

Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.

A military force that is raised from the civilian population to support or stand in place of a regular army.

An irregular military force that would attack and harass the enemy.

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which is wilderness.

The early release of a prisoner on the promise of good behavior.

Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict.