The American Revolution

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  1. 3. The British surrendered to the Americans at _______________.
  2. 6. The group of American leaders that made important decisions during the War was the Continental __________.
  3. 7. This was an unpopular law that helped pushed Americans towards war with Britain.
  4. 9. In 1776, American leaders signed the Declaration of __________.
  5. 10. A major turning point in the War was the Battle of __________. It showed the world that America could win.
  6. 11. Americans who sided with the British were called _________.
Down
  1. 1. The "Shot Heard 'Round the World" that started the American Revolution was fired during fighting at Lexington and ________.
  2. 2. The ___________ decided to help the Americans win their independence after they saw that America could win.
  3. 4. In 1775, Fort __________ was captured by the Patriots and its cannons were taken to Boston.
  4. 5. The head of the Continental Army was George _____________.
  5. 8. Americans who fought for freedom were called _________.