John Hancock Vocabulary Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. German soldiers hired by the British to fight against the American colonists during the Revolutionary War
  2. 5. wealthy French nobleman and soldier who became a major hero of the American Revolution
  3. 7. moving back, pulling away, or withdrawing from a place, danger, or situation
  4. 8. a huge, two-part fight in New York that turned the tide of the American Revolution
  5. 10. A person or business that buys goods and sells them to others to make a profit
  6. 11. a man from a high-ranking family in olden times (like a lord, duke, or count) who held special status, wealth, and land, usually passed down from his parents
Down
  1. 1. a group of soldiers stationed in a specific location—like a fort, castle, or town—to guard and defend it
  2. 2. a legendary heroine of the American Revolutionary War known for bravely bringing water to soldiers and fighting in her husband’s place at a cannon
  3. 3. to give your body enough water to work properly, stay healthy, and feel energized
  4. 4. a surprise attack led by George Washington on December 26, 1776, during the American Revolution
  5. 6. a helper who does tasks like cleaning, cooking, or assisting with daily needs.
  6. 9. an American Founding Father, famous merchant, and revolutionary leader who served as the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence