Revolutionary War Vocabulary Crossword
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
                                                      
 
 
Down: 1) a nickname given to all of the women who served water to the soldier fighting on the front lines.2) The first 10 amendments to the Constitution stating the fundamental rights of the citizens of the United States.3) Philosopher, statesman, inventor, printer whose tactful negotiations and politics made him a major influence in the American Revolution.4) An assigned group of ground forces containing two or more battalions and a commander.5) An organized group of soldiers made up of citizens rather than professional soldiers7) The branch of army trained for fighting on foot.9) A military unit consisting of a varying number of regiments and commanded by a colonel or brigadier general.10) The overthrow of a government or political system supreme authority.11) a form of government where a ruler is restricted in power granted to him by a constitution14) A communication quickly sent by way of messenger.15) A German mercenary soldier, hired to fight for Great Britain during the American revolution18) The site of the last major battle of the American Revolution. The British surrendered here.23) The location where Washington and his army stayed during the long winter of 1777-177824) One who fervently loves and defends his country Across: 6) A member of an irregular force whose operations are through harassment, sabotage, and surprise raids8) Chief author of the Declaration of Independence and the 3rd president of the United States12) The document which established the system of fundamental principles by which America was to be governed.13) The document establishing the United States as a free and independent nation. set apart from England16) British general who finally surrendered at Yorktown.17) A loyal supporter of England. 19) devout patriot whose midnight ride through Boston sounded the famous alarm- "The British are coming!"20) A Patriot who when called to duty could be ready at a moment's notice.21) British king whose oppressive way of governing fanned the flames of independence among American colonists.22) The last attempt by the colonists to address their grievances to the king in hopes of avoiding war.25) French general and politician who served under George Washington. Got our army into better fighting shape.26) The "Father of the Constitution" and eventually became the 4th president of the USA.27) Helped with writing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. 2nd president of the United States28) The groups of colonists who met to discuss what to do about their troubles with England and to discuss independence.29) Commanding general of the Continental Army. Our country's first president.30) The introductory statements of a document, such as the Constitution
 

 

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