Sample Grades 5–8 U.S. history
American Revolution Crossword Puzzle
Printable classroom crossword on independence-era vocabulary (Sample — review before use).
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Puzzle grid
Clues
Across
- Colonist who supported independence (7)
- Organized fighting force (4)
- Drink dumped in Boston Harbor in protest (3)
- Settlement ruled by a distant country (6)
Down
- Formal agreement that ends a war (6)
- Freedom from unfair control (7)
- Money people must pay to a government (3)
- Cloth symbol of a nation (4)
Answer key
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FAQ
Is this American Revolution crossword free to print?
Yes. This american revolution crossword is free to print for classroom or home use. The page includes a blank grid, numbered clues, and a fold-away answer key. Content is marked Sample.
How do I print the puzzle and answer key?
Use the Print puzzle button (or your browser Print). Hide the answer key details before printing student sheets; expand Answer key when you need the teacher copy. For editable PDFs with Name/Class/Period/Date presets, open the printable maker or teacher page.
Can I make a different layout with the same topic?
Use Make a variant with AI to open the Topic maker prefilled with “American Revolution”, then edit clues and shuffle the layout before printing.
Are the answers fact-checked?
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