War for Independence

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Across
  1. 1. Strategy used by American forces involving ambushes and hit-and-run tactics
  2. 5. Americans advantage of knowing the terrain and using it for defense and movement
  3. 9. Document signed in 1776 declaring independence from Britain and sparking full war
  4. 11. Leader of the continental army and helped fight for independence
  5. 12. Provided crucial naval support at Yorktown, helping trap the British
  6. 13. 1781 battle where British General Cornwallis surrendered, ending the war
  7. 14. Costly British victory that proved colonial forces could stand up to the Redcoats
  8. 15. Leader of the British army who used ineffective tactics and lacked war support
Down
  1. 2. French officer who supported and trained American troops during the war
  2. 3. Colonists who actively supported fighting against British rule
  3. 4. Nickname for British soldiers due to their bright uniforms during the war
  4. 6. First battle of the Revolutionary War, known as the "shot heard round the world"
  5. 7. Main American military force fighting for independence from Britain
  6. 8. Harsh winter camp where Washington's army trained and became stronger
  7. 10. 1777 battle that marked a turning point and convinced France to support the Americans