American Revolution Crossword

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  1. 5. German soldiers hired by the British to fight during the American Revolution.
  2. 9. Groups of merchants, shopkeepers, and craftsmen who successfully opposed the Stamp Act by establishing networks to boycott British goods.
  3. 10. An act that was passed in 1764 on an ingredient used to produce rum.
  4. 12. The document declaring U.S. independence from Great Britain.
  5. 13. When the colonists dumped 342 crates into the ocean.
  6. 14. Military force made up of local citizens to help protect their town, land, or nation.
  7. 15. An act passed in 1765 taxing all printed goods/materials.
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  1. 1. Someone who took a midnight ride to warn the militias that the British are coming.
  2. 2. The author of "Common Sense".
  3. 3. An objection or reason to complain.
  4. 4. An act where British soldiers can stay in colonist's houses.
  5. 6. An act passed in 1767 taxing tea, glass, paper, lead & paint.
  6. 7. A lawyer who served as counsel for the defense in trial of 8 British soldiers accused of murder during a riot in Boston.
  7. 8. An American colonist who supported the right of the American colonies to govern themselves.
  8. 11. An event that took place in 1770 when 5 Bostonians died.