Revolutionary War

3. Because of __, the British had to wait for their supplies to travel over 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.
7. General __ surrendered to America at the Battle of Yorktown.
10. Since the Revolutionary War took place in the American colonies, they had the ___ advantage over the British as they could easily navigate and communicate.
11. At this battle, the British defeated the Americans and captured New York City.
13. __ were colonists that supported the British Crown.
14. General __, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, famously led troops across the Delaware River.
15. The British’s failed strategy was to use all of their power and attempt to __ the capital of enemies like America.

1. This document outlined France’s financial and military support to the Americans.
2. Since the British did not know the foreign American lands, they stayed near the __ to be backed by their strong Navy presence.
4. The British had a well-trained __ that was backed by a powerful central government.
5. Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and Patrick Henry demonstrated great __ as they fought for political independence for America.
6. The Patriots had a common goal of gaining __ from Great Britain.
8. After these two turning point battles and defeats, the British changed their war strategy to stay near the coastline.
9. The French saved the day in this last battle of the Revolutionary War.
12. Great Britain, America, France, and Spain made this agreement to discuss American independence, power, and peace.