Across
- 4. A 1780 decisive Patriot victory in South Carolina fought almost entirely between American Loyalists and Patriots, severely weakening the British Southern strategy.
- 6. Political ideology where the head of state is elected and government is based on popular sovereignty.
- 7. Type of fighting using small, surprise, irregular attacks rather than full-scale battles.
- 11. American general credited with the victory at Saratoga, but who suffered a disastrous defeat against Cornwallis at the Battle of Camden
- 12. High level of knowledge or skill in a particular field
Down
- 1. The high-ranking British General whose surrender in Virginia in 1781 effectively ended the war.
- 2. Someone who believes war and violence are unjustifiable and resolves disputes through peaceful means.
- 3. General whom Washington trusted implicitly; his strategic retreats and counterattacks helped clear the British out of the South.
- 5. Treaty that ended the war
- 8. Supplies, especially food, drink, and equipment, needed for a journey or military action.
- 9. South Carolina leader known as the "Swamp Fox" for his effective use of guerrilla warfare tactics against the British.
- 10. The climactic siege where French naval support and a combined Franco-American army cornered the main British force.