Colonial Crossword

3. - Site of the "shot heard 'round the world," marking the start of the Revolutionary War.
5. - Town near Lexington where another battle took place in the early stages of the war.
6. Hill - Early and significant battle where the colonists showed their ability to stand against the British.
9. - Final battle of the Revolutionary War, leading to British surrender.
12. - The name of the American army during the Revolutionary War.
13. - The ____ of Independence, a crucial document declaring the colonies' independence.
15. - A cherished ideal that motivated the colonists' struggle for independence.
17. - The crime of betraying one's own country.
18. - Nickname for British soldiers due to their distinctive uniforms.
19. - Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown.
20. - Formal agreement, like the one ending the Revolutionary War.

1. - Rapid-response militia ready to mobilize within minutes.
2. - A war for independence fought against British rule.
4. - The goal that the American colonies sought during this period.
7. Fathers - Leaders who played a key role in the establishment of the United States.
8. - Colonists who supported the cause of independence.
10. - The Continental ____, where representatives from the colonies gathered.
11. - Turning point battle that helped secure French support for the American cause.
14. - German mercenaries hired by the British to fight against the colonists.
16. Forge - Winter encampment where the Continental Army faced harsh conditions.