American Revolution

5. A smoothbore firearm fired from the shoulder
7. A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
9. American colonists who rejected British rule during the American Revolution, also called a Whig
12. soldiers retreating away from battle
14. A colonist in America who stayed loyal to Britain and the king.
15. one of the main issues the colonists had with the British government
17. a founding father, known for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence
18. to cancel or take back a law
19. from Philadelphia, drew the famous "Join or Die" Cartoon
21. The overthrow of a government to establish a new system.

1. An American that wanted independence from Britain
2. Citizens who self organized and were prepared to fight for their freedom.
3. commander of the continental army
4. the harbor site where colonists dumped tea in protest of taxes
6. A weapon with rifling in the barrel that produced spin on the fired ball.
8. George's wife
10. A blade attached to the end of a musket.
11. colonial loyalists
13. a nickname for British soldier taken from their bright uniforms
16. Another name for the patriots who fought against the British government for independence
20. he is known as the "messenger of the American Revolution" for his midnight ride
22. acts of sabotage acts against one's government