Revolutionary War Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Hill First major battle of the war (June 17, 1775)
  2. 3. Paid German soldiers used by the British
  3. 6. American army’s main advantage,fighting on familiar ground
  4. 9. French general who helped train American troops
  5. 10. Treaty that officially ended the war
  6. 11. Franklin Diplomat who secured French support
  7. 12. Final major battle where Cornwallis surrendered
  8. 13. British general who surrendered at Yorktown
Down
  1. 1. Type of quick, hit and run warfare used by the Americans
  2. 4. Turning point battle in New York that convinced France to join
  3. 5. Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
  4. 6. Washington’s surprise winter attack location
  5. 7. Forge Site of the harsh winter where Washington’s troops trained
  6. 8. One key reason America won: strong sense of unity and purpose
  7. 14. Britain’s main military strength