History Vocab Review for Chapter 9

A colonist who was against British rule and supported the rebel cause in the American colonies. 

• loyalist

• patriot

• veteran

A person who remained loyal to the British king.

• patriot

• veteran

• loyalist

Not choosing a side in a disagreement.

• neutral

• profiteering

• negotiate

An economic condition which results in an increase in the price of goods. 

• profiteering

• ordiance

• inflation

Charging an extra high price for a good or service. 

• negotiate

• profiteering

• ordiance

A person who has served in the military.

• patriot

• veteran

• loyalist

To sign up or to join.

• mercenary

• enlist

• traitor

A soldier who serves for pay in the military of a foreign nation.

• patriot

• veteran

• mercenary

 

A series of military actions carried out for a certain goal. 

• civilian

• campaign

• traitor

To try to reach an agreement among different people. 

• ordiance

• enlist

• negotiate