American Revolution: People & Battles

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Across
  1. 2. With victory here, the British planned to isolate New England and put down rebellion; turning point in war for successful patriots
  2. 3. Location where Hessians were defeated
  3. 5. West of the Appalachian Mountains the British gained Native American allies such as this Mohawk leader
  4. 9. French Lieutenant General helped GW's troops surround Yorktown
  5. 10. Country that Franklin convinced to aid Continental Army
  6. 11. Name of British general who surrendered to Continental Army at Yorktown
  7. 12. Father of the American Navy; defeated British near British coast; "I have not yet begun to fight."
  8. 14. Patriot spy who was caught & hanged, "I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
Down
  1. 1. French noble who gave his fortune to aid the Continental Army
  2. 4. Terrible winter for GWs troops in Pennsylvania; winter of 1777 deprivation
  3. 6. Second New Jersey victory that also boosted morale
  4. 7. With this loss, GW"s troops were chased from New York & New Jersey; took refuge in Pennsylvania
  5. 8. Capture of this city sent the Continental Congress scurrying for safety
  6. 13. Louisiana governor that helped Spain take Natchez, Baton Rouge