Across
- 4. Won by Continental Army; convinced the British that fighting a war with colonists was too costly
- 6. Camp set up by General Washington in outside of Philadelphia – colonial army endured difficult winter – Washington seen as great leader
- 8. left military without permission
- 9. became allies of the Americans
- 10. surprise attack
- 12. Most powerful in the world
- 14. Approved
Down
- 1. prevented supplies and reinforcements from reaching the Continental Army
- 2. hit and run technique, used to catch British off guard
- 3. Privately owned merchant ships equipped with weapons
- 5. hired soldier
- 7. In America became equal for boys and girls
- 11. Written by Thomas Paine, pamphlet that boosted American’s spirits
- 13. meaning it takes more and more money to buy the same thing