4th of July

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  1. 4. – Citizen soldiers who protected local communities.
  2. 7. – What the colonies declared from Great Britain.
  3. 8. – Final major land battle where Cornwallis surrendered.
  4. 9. – The type of war fought to overthrow British rule.
  5. 12. – The national bird of the United States chosen in 1782.
  6. 13. – First to sign the Declaration, famous for his large signature.
  7. 17. – Iconic bell rung in Philadelphia to assemble citizens.
  8. 21. – Term for a colonist who supported the American cause.
  9. 25. – Early bloody battle actually fought mostly on Breed's Hill.
  10. 27. – Founding Father who predicted July 2nd would be celebrated.
  11. 28. – The formal agreement made with France in 1778.
  12. 29. – The warmest season of the year in which the Fourth of July always takes place.
  13. 30. – [NEW] "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ___."
  14. 31. – Massachusetts town paired with Lexington in the opening battles.
  15. 33. – Elite militia members ready to fight at a moment's notice.
  16. 35. – The legislative body that voted for independence.
  17. 37. – Grim 1777-1778 winter encampment of suffering and training.
  18. 41. – A song of devotion or loyalty; "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national one.
  19. 42. – Silversmith famous for his midnight ride to Lexington.
  20. 44. – A military honor involving 50 gunshots fired on July 4th at noon on military bases.
  21. 46. – Community procession featuring marching bands and floats.
  22. 47. – Elements on the flag representing the individual states.
  23. 48. – Known as the "Father of the Constitution."
  24. 49. – A casual outdoor meal often enjoyed in parks on the Fourth of July.Down
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  1. 1. – Slang term for British soldiers based on their uniforms.
  2. 2. – First Secretary of the Treasury and Washington's aide.
  3. 3. – Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
  4. 5. – Site of the famous "shot heard 'round the world."
  5. 6. – "Land of the ___, and the home of the brave."
  6. 10. – The total number of original colonies that revolted.
  7. 11. – The calendar month in which Independence Day is celebrated.
  8. 14. – The name of the American army or congress.
  9. 15. – Thirteen horizontal elements on the flag.
  10. 16. – The supreme law of the United States, drafted in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation.
  11. 18. – System of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
  12. 19. – The national symbol containing stars and stripes, often displayed on Independence Day.
  13. 20. – The settlements that became the first 13 states.
  14. 21. – Apple-flavored dessert traditionally considered the most classic American sweet treat.
  15. 22. – "No ___ without representation!"
  16. 23. – Popular outdoor cooking tradition on Independence Day.
  17. 24. – Pennsylvania city where the Declaration was signed.
  18. 26. – Highly popular food eaten during July 4th eating contests.
  19. 32. – A large body of people united by common descent, history, or culture; America is known as a new one of these in the Gettysburg Address.
  20. 34. – The first name of the British King during the war.
  21. 36. – Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
  22. 38. – Pyrotechnic displays used annually to celebrate July 4th.
  23. 39. – Author of the highly influential pamphlet "Common Sense."
  24. 40. – Renowned inventor, diplomat, and oldest signer.
  25. 43. – The visual symbol of independence in Philadelphia that is tapped 13 times every July 4th.
  26. 45. – Term for a colonist who remained faithful to the King.