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Down: 2) Officially ended the Revolutionary War - confirmed US independency and set US boundaries. 3) Written anonymously - 47 page pamphlet attacking King George the third and the monarchy - sold over 500,000 copies - written by Thomas Paine. 4) Battle/surrender that changed Britain's war strategy - would not send troops out into the countryside - keep on coast close to the big guns and supply lines. 5) During war time - selling scarce goods for a profit. 6) Known for the "Midnight Ride" announcing the British troops are coming. 9) A series of actions done by Parliament after the Boston Tea Party (closed harbor and housed British soldiers in private homes).10) Civilian soldiers during the American Revolution.11) This occurred on April 19, 1775 - when a group of minutemen meet the British soldiers outside of town. This battle only lasted 15 minutes.12) This occurred in May 1775 in Philadelphia - delegates finally agree to recognize the minutemen as the Continental Army and declare the colonies independent. 13) Winter camp for the Colonial Army - in Pennsylvania. 15) Was called by the Committees of Correspondence - met in September 1774 in Philadelphia - 56 delegates in attendance - drew up a Declaration of Colonial Rights - planned to meet again in May 1775 if the King did not meet rights. 17) Past after the French and Indian War - Draws an imaginary line down the Appalachian Mountain chain and will not let colonist move west due to problems with the Native Americans. 18) Fourth war between England and France - was the last of a series of wars fought between Great Britain (and her allies) and France (and her allies) - England eventually won. 23) This occurred on March 5, 1770 - when colonist and British soldiers clashed in Boston over jobs in the shipyards - many defenseless colonists were killed.24) This started with Boston shopkeepers, artisans, and laborers - it was an organized secret resistance group. 25) This occurred when Congress printed more and more money - making its value plunge and prices continued to rise. 27) Wrote the Declaration of Independence. 29) This battle occurred on Christmas Day, 1776 when Washington led a surprise attack. This was an overwhelming victory for the Americans and caused men soldiers to re-enlist. - This battle will occur after Washington and his troops CROSS THE DELAWARE RIVER. 33) To not allow anything in or out of a country. Across: 1) Washington's ablest general - will be sent to harass Cornwallis.7) These are people who opposed independence and wanted to remain loyal to England.8) First known for saying the famous expression "No taxation without Representation" and giving the speech "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death".10) Rule imposed by a military force. 14) Will write the pamphlet "Common Sense" attacking the king.16) Dumping 15,000 pounds of the East India Tea Company's tea into the waters of Boston Harbor.19) General of Colonial Army 20) Written and sent to the King and Parliament declaring the colonies free and explaining the reasons.21) British general who will fight the Revolutionary War in the South.22) A Prussian captain - will volunteer his services to Washington - goal to make "regular soldiers out of country bumpkins". 26) This is a misnamed battle - it should be called the Battle of Breed's Hill - Deadliest battle of the American Revolution. The colonist held the high ground and shot the British troops down in their first, second, and third march up the hill. The fourth time was successful - only because the Colonial army ran out of bullets.28) King of England during Revolutionary War. 30) Indirect taxes or duties levied on imports - glass, lead, paint, and paper - it also imposed a three-penny tax on tea.31) Officially ends the French and Indian War - France turned over all control of Canada and all land west of the Mississippi River (except the city of New Orleans) to Britain. 32) A French aristocrat will be at Valley Forge, lobbied for French reinforcements and led a command near the war's end. 33) Represents the colonies in France during the war. 34) This was started by the assemblies of Massachusetts and Virginia and later spread to all the colonies - used as a way for Colonial leaders to communicate and stay informed of threats to the colonies liberties.35) This urged a return to "the former harmony" that existed between England and the Colonies - Written by the Congenital Congress and sent to the king. 36) Mary Ludwig Hays is her real name - will take her husband's place at a cannon when he was injured at the Battle of Monmouth. 37) Replaces a gunner shot in a battle in New York - will later be shot herself. 38) During the Second Continental Congress, he suggests the colonist set up individual governments and declare themselves independent. 39) Certain rights that cannot be taken away from a person. 40) A Colonial Army officer who will turn traitor. 41) The organization spun yarn into thread, wove cloth on home looms and was instrumental in maintaining the American boycott of British goods. 42) One of the founders of the Sons of Liberty - will be a poor and deep in debt but an influential speaker and political activist before Revolutionary War.
 

 

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