Peeps of the Revolution Crossword

Leader of the British during the American Revolution
Boston-born political leader,the second cousin of President John Adams
published poet, political playwright and satirist during the age of the American Revolution—a time when women were encouraged and expected to keep silent on political matters
He also rode north when Paul Revere rode west to warn colonists that the redcoats were coming
people who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain,they wanted their own country called the United States
identified the basis of a legitimate government
pretended to relay important information about movements of American forces to General Arnold
was sympathetic to American views during pre-war political disputes in Parliament but became one of the most prominent British generals during the War for Independence
Virginia legislature in which he famously declared, “Give me liberty, or give me death!”
was the first person shot and killed with two bullets in the chest in the historic event that became known as The Boston Massacre
he served in the Second Continental Congress and helped draft the Declaration of Independence in 1776
commanded the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War
wanted to pursue peaceful forms of protest because they believed that violence would give rise to mob rule or tyranny
had to make all sorts of decisions, manage the finances, take care of the farm, and educate the children
who could easily recall Britain's cruel treatment of the Scots — sided with the colonists and joined the new Continental Navy