American Revolution Crossword

October 19, 1781 GW and French surround Cornwallis, Cornwallis surrenders, ending war. Hoorrrayyyy!!!
surprise Hessians, famous crossing of the Delaware December 26, 1776.
Said "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
First signature on the Declaration of Independence and the largest.
Dec 19, 1777 – Jun 19, 1778 winter camp after Brandywine, lots of disease and suffering during the winter, but also valuable training.
First battle of the American Revolution.
British invasion August 27, 1776, GW reads Declaration to inspire the troops, army barely avoids annihilation/capture.
ha ha Cornwallis fell for the old campfire trick January 3, 1777.
Oct. 17, 1777 General Horatio Gates defeats Brit General John Burgoyne, captures 6,000 convinces France to sign Treaty of Alliance.
Helped draft the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, a Founding Father
September 11, 1777 GW suffers worst defeat trying to stop Howe from taking Philadelphia.
This fort contains much needed supplies including cannons which are hauled to Boston by ox.
Served as a general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolutionary War.
A list of complaints.
Delivered cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston for GW.
A founding father of the U.S, was a solicitor and politician from Philadelphia.
remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt.
Were people who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain.
Author of Common Sense.
Main author of the Declaration of Independence.