Revolutionary War 5

2. Strategic stronghold captured by American forces early in the war (15)
3. Legislative body that oversaw the Revolutionary War effort and later became the country's governing institution (23)
5. American colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the war (8)
7. Wife of George Washington and a supportive figure during the war (15)
12. Annual holiday commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence (14)
13. Region in Delaware where General Howe's troops were defeated in a skirmish (19)
18. Quality displayed by the Continental Army despite numerous challenges (11)
20. Hired soldiers from other countries who fought in the Revolutionary War (11)

1. Wife of John Adams and influential advocate for women's rights during the Revolutionary era (12)
4. Defensive structures built to protect American positions during the war (14)
6. Naval force established by the Continental Congress to combat British maritime power (15)
8. Agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War (12)
9. American general who later defected to the British side (13)
10. Major engagement where the British captured a significant number of American soldiers (16)
11. Irregular tactics employed by American forces, including hit-and-run attacks (15)
14. Naval tactic used by the British to restrict American trade (8)
15. Location where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were drafted (12)
16. French nobleman who served as a major general in the Continental Army (9)
17. American statesman known for his famous quote, "Give me liberty or give me death!" (12)
19. Covert activity conducted to gather intelligence during the war (6)