1US History Chapter 6

5. Leader of the Culper Spy Ring, which gathered intelligence for the Patriots.
7. To follow or chase an enemy, often after a battle.
8. A sharp increase in prices, often caused by printing too much money during the war.
9. To abandon military duty without permission, often due to hardship.
12. A surprise attack, often used by smaller forces against larger ones.
14. Author of the Declaration of Independence, articulating the colonies' reasons for seeking freedom.
15. A prolonged attack to capture a position by surrounding and cutting off supplies, like Yorktown.
16. Support or help, often in the form of money, troops, or supplies from allies like France.
17. Diplomat who secured French support and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris.
18. To enlist soldiers or supporters for the army or cause.
19. A planned approach to achieve military or political goals during the war.
20. To move resources, troops, or information from one location to another.

1. To keep something going, like maintaining the army during difficult times.
2. The use of ships to prevent goods or supplies from entering or leaving ports.
3. Secret operations or actions, such as intelligence missions.
4. The effect or influence of events like battles or policies on the war effort.
6. Commander of the Continental Army, pivotal in leading American forces to victory.
7. A privately-owned ship authorized to attack enemy vessels for profit.
10. The use of spies to gather enemy information, critical in the war.
11. A concern or conflict that requires action, such as debates over independence or supplies.
13. A hired soldier, such as the Hessians, who fought for pay rather than loyalty.
18. To formally approve or confirm, such as the Treaty of Paris.