End of the Revolutionary War Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 3. The massive __________ between Britain and America meant that the British had to wait for their supplies to be shipped across the Atlantic Ocean. It also caused a delay in British military orders.
- 9. The American colonists were ______ by their goal of independence, and were motivated by patriots like Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry.
- 10. After being surrounded by the Americans on land and the French by sea, the British surrendered at this battle. (The Battle of ________)
- 11. After two losses at New York, Britain decided to stick near the _________, where their powerful navy could protect them.
- 12. This American commander led an army of untrained soldiers, using strategy to keep the Continental Army from destruction at the hands of the British.
- 14. After leading his troops across the Delaware River on Christmas Day, the Continental Army ________ the British, resulting in a much needed American victory.
Down
- 1. The British army tried to gain an advantage in the colonies by garnering the support of ______ and Native Americans.
- 2. This advantage meant that the American soldiers were familiar with the terrain. It also meant that colonists could communicate through easier methods, like newspapers, pamphlets, and by simply talking.
- 4. Something that American soldiers had a lot of, as they had a reason to fight. Many British soldiers lacked this as they were fighting so far from home.
- 5. The British army was at a large disadvantage because they were fighting on _______ soil. They were unfamiliar with the terrain and were not used to fighting on such large areas of land.
- 6. A common British military strategy was to capture the capital/central area of their enemy. They tried this twice during the Revolutionary War by attempting to take New York; both attempts failed. These battles are known as the Battles of ________.
- 7. Angered by their loss to Britain in a previous war, this country signed the Treaty of Alliance with America and agreed to give military support to the colonists.
- 8. of Paris This treaty granted the colonies independence from Britain and set the boundaries of the United States of America.
- 13. This British general did not take the Revolutionary War seriously at first, causing the British military to waste supplies and funding.