American Revolutionary War II Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• saratoga : the american victory at this battle convinced the french to join the battle vs. the british
• franklin : this founding father was a diplomat who helped convince the french to join the patriots.
• valleyforge : washington set up camp here near philadelphia
• lafayette : this french volunteer became one of washington's most trusted officers.
• vonsteuban : this baron helped train patriot soldiers at valley forge.
• deserted : many troops at valley forge _ because of the harsh winter conditions.
• british : while native americans supported both sides, they favored the _ .
• navy : the british _ blocked all american ports and shipment.
• john : the naval hero, _ paul jones, attacked the british at home.
• cornwallis : this british general led the campaign on the american south.
• charlestown : the british captured the southern towns of savannah & _ .
• continental : the _ congress had trouble provided their troops with supplies.
• tax : the continental army did not have enough supplies and funding because congress did not have the power to _ .
• patriots : those that fought for independence from british rule.
• privateers : the american navy gave approval to _ , who owned private ships, to capture british ships and cargo.