American Revolution Crossword Puzzle (Free Printable + Answer Key)

This free American Revolution crossword puzzle is a great way for students to review key vocabulary from U.S. history. It covers terms like Patriot, Redcoat, Militia, and Liberty, and includes a printable worksheet with clues and an answer key.

Across

Citizen soldiers who fought for independence
Colonist who supported independence
Body that declared independence in 1776
Refusal to buy British goods as a protest

Down

To rise up against authority
Nickname for a British soldier
Standard firearm of revolutionary soldiers
Freedom from British rule, a core ideal of the revolution
One of thirteen under British rule
The 1783 agreement that ended the war

About American Revolution

The American Revolution (1765-1783) was the political upheaval in which thirteen British colonies in North America broke free from British rule to form the United States of America. It began with growing tensions over taxation without representation and escalated into a full-scale war for independence.

American Revolution Vocabulary

This crossword covers essential Revolutionary War vocabulary through contextual clues. Students will work through terms for colonial resistance like BOYCOTT, military roles like MILITIA, political bodies like CONGRESS, and founding ideals like LIBERTY.

How to Use This Crossword in Class

Use this crossword as a review activity at the end of an American Revolution unit. The clue-based format tests deeper understanding than simple word recognition, as students must recall definitions and context. Works well as a homework assignment or in-class assessment alternative.

Printable American Revolution Crossword Worksheet

Click the Print Worksheet button to print this american revolution crossword. The printable version includes the grid and clues, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.

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