American Revolution

4. A 1780 decisive Patriot victory in South Carolina fought almost entirely between American Loyalists and Patriots, severely weakening the British Southern strategy.
6. Political ideology where the head of state is elected and government is based on popular sovereignty.
7. Type of fighting using small, surprise, irregular attacks rather than full-scale battles.
11. American general credited with the victory at Saratoga, but who suffered a disastrous defeat against Cornwallis at the Battle of Camden
12. High level of knowledge or skill in a particular field

1. The high-ranking British General whose surrender in Virginia in 1781 effectively ended the war.
2. Someone who believes war and violence are unjustifiable and resolves disputes through peaceful means.
3. General whom Washington trusted implicitly; his strategic retreats and counterattacks helped clear the British out of the South.
5. Treaty that ended the war
8. Supplies, especially food, drink, and equipment, needed for a journey or military action.
9. South Carolina leader known as the "Swamp Fox" for his effective use of guerrilla warfare tactics against the British.
10. The climactic siege where French naval support and a combined Franco-American army cornered the main British force.