Areebah Miah~ Revolutionary War Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. Strategy adopted by the British military after the Battles of Saratoga, involving staying close to supply cases and navy presence.
  2. 4. During the war, the British attempted to maintain the allegiance of this group.
  3. 6. Location of two significant battles in September and October 1777, where British General John Burgoyne faced defeat
  4. 9. British General Thomas Gage launched an attack on militiamen near Bunker Hill in this Massachusetts city
  5. 10. Outcome of the Battle of Brandywine Creek that allowed the British to capture Philadelphia which forced the Continental Army to_____ since they were caught off-guard
  6. 12. effective command utilized by strong military leaders like Commander George Washington to ensure discipline and organization of forces/troops.
  7. 13. the side that achieved success at the Battle of Bunker Hill
  8. 16. Common goal that encouraged the colonists to persist during the Revolutionary War
  9. 17. Separation from Great Britain by this large body of water caused and posed logistical challenges for British soldiers
  10. 20. American diplomat who negotiated the Treaty of Alliance with France
  11. 22. quality possessed by officers in the Continental Army that contributed to their success.
  12. 23. Prime advantage of the colonists in the Revolutionary War, allowing them to communicate and gather support effectively
  13. 24. Nation that attended the Treaty of Paris negotiations with the goal of limiting the United States' power since they wanted to acquire new lands
  14. 26. For the Battle of Long Island, the unorganized Continental troops were forced to retreat back across this river into Pennsylvania
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  1. 1. Nation that decided to support the Continental Army after the Battle of Saratoga due to anger over its loss in the French and Indian War
  2. 2. Commander of the Continental Army who led a surprise attack after crossing the Delaware River.
  3. 5. Location where George Washington scored another victory for the Continental Army a few days after the Battle of Trenton
  4. 7. state of the soldiers in the Continental Army that fueled their determination and commitment to the cause to fight off the British Army leading to the Americans being victorious.
  5. 8. British general who sailed into New York harbor with a large army during the Battle of Long Island and overall his slow-moving tactics and lack of support contributed to the Continental Army’s advantage
  6. 11. Location where the British surrender occurred, trapping General Cornwallis between Commander Washington's army and the French navy
  7. 13. Hill, the bloodiest battle of the Revolutionary War occurred before the signing of the Declaration of Independence
  8. 14. Continental Army general who gathered colonists and surrounded Burgoyne at Saratoga
  9. 15. Nation that still hoped to regain some control over the United States after the Revolutionary War
  10. 18. One of the major problems faced by the British due to fighting on foreign soil and vast
  11. 19. Location where Commander George Washington led a surprise attack after crossing the Delaware River
  12. 20. Nation that decided to support the Continental Army after the Battle of Saratoga
  13. 21. Body of water into which British General William Howe sailed his army during the Battle of Brandywine Creek
  14. 25. Treaty signed in September 1783 that granted full independence to the United States