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1) The French Admiral whose fleet surrounded the Chesapeake Bay to box in the

British forces in the south:_______________.

2) The General who commanded the British forces at Yorktown:______________.

3) A colonist who wanted to remain part of Britain. Many thousands left for Canada

and England at the end of the war:_____________.

4) The soldiers who fight on horseback:_____________.

5) City in Kentucky named after the first battle of the Revolution:_____________.

6) City in Kentucky named after the King of France who helped the patriots

defeat the British:_______________.

7) Someone who negotiates and talks with other countries and officials:____________.

8) A way of fighting without organized or open battles:____________.

9) The nickname for Francis Marion who lead a patriot force in attacking

the redcoats in hit-and-run fashion:_______________.

10) The way to get food and ammunition to troops. Without them, even the largest

army must surrender:__________________.

Thought Question: Why was General Cornwallis forced to surrender at Yorktown

after three weeks of fighting?