American Revolution: People & Battles

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Across
  1. 5. Father of the American Navy; defeated British near British coast; "I have not yet begun to fight."
  2. 8. Country that Franklin convinced to aid Continental Army
  3. 9. With victory here, the British planned to isolate New England and put down rebellion; turning point in war for successful patriots
  4. 10. Terrible winter for GWs troops in Pennsylvania; winter of 1777 deprivation
  5. 12. French Lieutenant General helped GW's troops surround Yorktown
  6. 13. Second New Jersey victory that also boosted morale
  7. 14. Location where Hessians were defeated
Down
  1. 1. Patriot spy who was caught & hanged, "I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
  2. 2. Capture of this city sent the Continental Congress scurrying for safety
  3. 3. Louisiana governor that helped Spain take Natchez, Baton Rouge
  4. 4. Name of British general who surrendered to Continental Army at Yorktown
  5. 6. West of the Appalachian Mountains the British gained Native American allies such as this Mohawk leader
  6. 7. French noble who gave his fortune to aid the Continental Army
  7. 11. With this loss, GW"s troops were chased from New York & New Jersey; took refuge in Pennsylvania