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- 2. Washington's second in command who was put in charge of the Battle of Monmouth, but ended up causing chaos
- 5. Turning point of the war that resulted from a victory for Gates, Morgan, and Arnold
- 7. Major battle that was a technical victory for the British even though they suffered more casualties (2 words - no space)
- 10. British general appointed as Thomas Gage's replacement that first served at the Battle of Long Island
- 11. Fort that was captured by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys in May 1775
- 13. Individuals who chose to fight for the cause of American independence
- 14. Final battle of the war that occurred after Cornwallis and Lafayette faced off one last time
- 15. South Carolina battle that was a second major defeat for the Patriot cause in the South
- 16. The ______ Continental Congress led to the creation of the Declaration of American Rights and the raising of a militia
- 17. Country that agreed to ally with the Patriots due to Ben Franklin's negotiations
- 18. This battle brought Morgan out of retirement and is considered the first major step toward eventual British defeat
- 23. Battle where Washington's show of bravery led not only to a Patriot victory but to many men renewing their contracts to fight
- 24. Patriot victory where the "over-mountain men" killed Ferguson and 80% of his forces (2 words - no space)
- 25. George Rogers Clark became an American hero following his efforts fighting the war in the _____.
- 27. The "Fighting Quaker" who led the Patriots to victory at the Battle of Guilford Court House
- 28. Individual who gave multiple speeches advocating for separation from Britain including his famous "Give Me Liberty" speech
- 30. German mercenaries who were hired to help the British soldiers
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- 1. Nickname given to Mary Hays following her efforts to hydrate soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth (2 words - no space)
- 3. Soldier from the French and Indian War who became the commander-in-chief over the Continental Army
- 4. This battle is considered America's worst defeat of the entire war
- 6. Nicknamed the "Swamp Fox", he and his men were guerilla fighters who forced Cornwallis to keep looking over his shoulder
- 7. Battle that resulted in the American capital being captured by the British
- 8. Individual who came to serve as a drillmaster for the Continental Forces (2 words - no space)
- 9. Considered one of the lowest points of the war for the Patriots that occurred in the winter of 77-78 (2 words - no space)
- 12. General Howe's replacement after the French alliance just before the Battle of Monmouth began
- 19. The _____ Continental Congress led to the appointment of Washington as commander of the army and the Declaration of Independence
- 20. Treaty that officially ended the war in 1783
- 21. Soldiers who could get ready in a moment's notice who were notified about the movement of Redcoats
- 22. First battles of the war, occurred near Boston, resulted in a Patriot victory (2 words - no space or "and")
- 23. Wrote the pamphlet Common Sense advocating for the colonies to separate from Britain
- 26. Individuals who wanted to continue to support the crown and remain part of Britain
- 29. Battle that began with Washington's famous Crossing of the Delaware and resulted in a victory for the Patriots