American Revolution CrossWord

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Across
  1. 1. Bloodiest battle prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Colonists retreated due to low ammunition.
  2. 3. Alliance signed between French and Americans which offered an edge to Americans and allowed them to win as both nations remained enemies with Britain.
  3. 5. After this battle, the British changed their strategy by no longer straying from the coastline.
  4. 9. War between the British and the Americans due to Americans wanting freedom.
  5. 10. War that inspired tensions between French and British and fostered a treaty between Americans and the French.
  6. 11. Attack in Chesapeake Bay where the Continental army was caught off guard. The British were able to capture Philadelphia.
  7. 13. Battle that occurred as the British made a strategy to isolate New England by capturing New York City.
  8. 14. Commander of Continental Army.
Down
  1. 1. Offensive attack by the Continental Army into New Jersey to attack the British. More than 900 British soldiers captured, giving an edge for Americans to win.
  2. 2. Leader of attack on Brandywine Creek (from British side).
  3. 4. American military force during the American Revolution.
  4. 6. Leader of the Battle of Saratoga.
  5. 7. Someone who gathered colonists to surround the British in the Battle of Saratoga.
  6. 8. Suggested treaty between French and the Americans.
  7. 12. Sailed into New York harbor with brother William Howe to isolate New England.