1. "Settlement by agreeing each give up part of his or her demands". This statement is a perfect example of compromise. It's the fairest way to deal with armed or unarmed conflicts, because both parties would have equal rights.
2. Mercenaries are soldiers paid to fight for someone. If my knowledge provides me well, they are usually neutral to the conflict and their motivation is only private gain.
3. Hessians are german soldiers fighting in the Revolutionary War. Hessians are german mercenaries. Almost 30 000 hessian mercs were hired by British to help with American revolution.
4. British general Gage. As far as I remember Thomas Gage is best know for his long year participation in American Revolution as a military commander.
5. Fort Ticonderoga captured by Ethan Allen's army. If my memory serves me well this fort was captured during American Revolution in 1775 by Green Mountain Boys who were led by American Revolution hero Ethan Allen.