250th Anniversary

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Across
  1. 4. Festive procession often held on July 4
  2. 10. Colonial militia ready at a moment’s notice
  3. 11. Declaration of ____ signed on July 4,1776
  4. 13. National bird of the United States
  5. 14. What the states form
  6. 16. What the Statue stands for
  7. 17. War that began in 1775
Down
  1. 1. Term for America’s 250th birthday
  2. 2. Nation celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2026
  3. 3. British troops in the colonies
  4. 5. Colonist who opposed British rule
  5. 6. As in ___ Fathers
  6. 7. What July 4 represents
  7. 8. Icon said to have cracked while tolling
  8. 9. They represent the states on the flag
  9. 12. Supporter of American independence
  10. 15. Stars and stripes symbol