Revolutionary War

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  1. 2. American general who became a traitor and joined the British in 1780
  2. 3. Gave the famous 1775 speech saying Give me liberty or give me death
  3. 5. American victory in early 1777 that followed the Battle of Trenton
  4. 10. Major American victory in 1777 that convinced France to join the war
  5. 11. Early and bloody battle near Boston in 1775 that proved colonists could fight the British
  6. 13. Winter camp of 1777–1778 where the Continental Army endured hardships and grew stronger
  7. 14. 1778 battle in New Jersey fought in extreme heat, ending in a draw
  8. 17. Small American victory in New York in 1776 that boosted morale after Long Island
  9. 19. British king during the Revolutionary War, ruled from 1760 to 1820
  10. 20. Strong supporter of independence in Congress, became second U.S. President in 1797
  11. 22. Helped negotiate the 1778 alliance with France and the 1783 peace treaty
  12. 23. Major British victory in New York in 1776 after the Declaration of Independence
  13. 24. Final major battle in 1781 where British General Cornwallis surrendered
  14. 27. First battle of the Revolutionary War in 1775 where the shot heard 'round the world was fired
  15. 28. 1776 battle in New York where Washington's army had to retreat again
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  1. 1. Clever American victory in South Carolina in 1781 using a fake retreat
  2. 4. 1783 agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War
  3. 6. Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet that encouraged colonists to fight for independence
  4. 7. Patriot who made a midnight ride in 1775 to warn colonists the British were coming
  5. 8. Failed American invasion of Canada during a snowstorm in 1775
  6. 9. Young French noble who joined Washington and helped the Americans win the war
  7. 12. American naval hero known for his 1779 victory and saying I have not yet begun to fight
  8. 15. Brutal 1777 battle in New York with many Patriot and Loyalist casualties
  9. 16. Foggy 1777 battle in Pennsylvania where Americans lost but impressed the French
  10. 18. Commander of the Continental Army during the war, became first U.S. President in 1789
  11. 21. Surprise American victory in 1776 after Washington crossed the Delaware on Christmas
  12. 25. Document written in 1776 that declared American independence from Britain
  13. 26. Main author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776