American Revolution

2. A key city in Massachusetts, central to revolutionary events and protests against British rule.
5. The state of being free from British rule, which the colonies sought and ultimately achieved
7. Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the war.
12. The Continental Army, established to fight against British forces during the war.
13. Colonists who supported independence and rebelled against British authority.
15. Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father, diplomat, and inventor who played a key role in securing French support.
17. Valley Forge, the site of the Continental Army's winter encampment, known for its harsh conditions.
18. A term for British soldiers, known for their red uniforms.
19. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third U.S. President.

1. Location of the first major battle between British troops and colonial militia, notable for the “shot heard 'round the world.”
3. The Continental Congress, the governing body that coordinated colonial resistance and declared independence.
4. The Declaration of Independence, the document proclaiming the colonies' break from British rule.
6. The site of the last major battle of the war in 1781, leading to British surrender.
8. The site of the first skirmish of the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775.
9. The Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
10. George Washington, the commander of the Continental Army and later the first President of the United States.
11. A significant battle in 1777 that marked a turning point in the war, securing French support.
14. Refers to the Battle of Bunker Hill, an early and pivotal battle of the war.
15. A crucial ally that provided military support and resources to the American cause.
16. Paul Revere, known for his midnight ride to alert colonists of British troop movements.