2. Blockade
An act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving Noun or verb Siege, obstacle, obstruction

4. Militia
A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency. Noun minutemen

6. A strange or unusual object or fact Noun Curio, curiosities
Curiosity
A strange or unusual object or fact Noun Curio, curiosities

8. Politeness, decency, modesty, correctness in manners
Propriety
Conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners
Noun
Politeness, decency, modesty, correctness in manners

10. Treason
Acting to overthrow one’s government; violating one’s allegiance to their state or ruler
Noun
Treachery, betrayal

12. Detestable Something that is hateful or abominable Adjective
execrable, abhorrent, loathsome, odious, vile

14. Plot, treachery, collusion, intrigue, cabal
Conspiracy
A secret plan made up of two or more people, usually to commit a crime or do harm
Noun
Plot, treachery, collusion, intrigue, cabal

16. Tory/Loyalist
An American colonist who supported the British side during the American Revolution. A person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, esp. in the face of a revolt Noun

18. Peculiar
belonging exclusively to Strange or odd; unusual adjective Distinctive, characteristic, idiosyncratic

20. Annoy, irritate, infuriate
Vex (ing)
Make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, esp. with trivial matter
verb
Annoy, irritate, infuriate

22. Rabble
A disorderly crowd, a mob
Noun
Commoners, populace, plebian

24. disperse
To go or cause to go in different directions or to different destinations To distribute or spread over a wide area Verb Scatter, drive off, chase away, dissolve, disband

26. Patriot
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. Noun In Chains, a supporter of independence from England. Organizers and soldiers who supported independence for the Colonists.

28. Baseness
Having or showing a contemptible, mean-spirited, or selfish lack of human decency Lack of ethics and morality Noun Ignoble, unworthy, contemptible, mean, lowly

29. Toni Morrison

30. Illustrious
well known, respected, and admired for past achievements Adjective eminent, distinguished, acclaimed, notable, noteworthy, prominent,

32. Unseemly
(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate Adjective improper, unbecoming, unfitting, unbefitting

34. Noxious
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant Adjective toxic, deadly, harmful, dangerous, pernicious

36. Insolence a rude and arrogant lack of respect noun
disrespectful, insubordinate, rude, impudent, contemptuous

38. intemperate
Showing a lack of self-control, immoderate or excessive Adjective Excessive, unrestrained, extreme, uncontrolled

40. condolences
An expression of sympathy, usually offered to a family upon the death of one of its members Noun Commiseration, comfort, consolation