American Revolution

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Across
  1. 3. Famous midnight rider
  2. 5. New nation created after the Revolution
  3. 6. Symbol carried by a nation
  4. 8. Money paid to the government
  5. 12. Group of soldiers led by Washington
  6. 13. City famous for the Tea Party
  7. 14. First president of the United States
  8. 16. Person who fights in a war
  9. 17. Colonial soldier ready to fight quickly
  10. 19. Site of the first battle of the Revolution
  11. 20. Freedom from another country's rule
  12. 23. British soldier during the Revolution
  13. 26. Military leader such as Washington
  14. 27. Fight between opposing armies
  15. 29. Town where colonial militia fought the British
Down
  1. 1. Important goal of many colonists
  2. 2. Document announcing independence
  3. 4. Freedom from British rule
  4. 6. Country that helped the Americans win
  5. 7. Person who chooses to serve without being forced
  6. 9. Gun used by many soldiers in the war
  7. 10. Country the colonies fought against
  8. 11. Thirteen British settlements in America
  9. 15. Group of leaders who met during the Revolution
  10. 18. British king during the Revolution
  11. 21. Colonist who supported independence
  12. 22. Winning a battle or war
  13. 24. Drink thrown into Boston Harbor
  14. 25. Body of water where tea was dumped
  15. 28. Final major battle of the Revolution