Test your knowledge of the United States with American History crossword puzzles. Explore the presidents, wars, and events that shaped the nation.
American History crossword puzzles offer an engaging way to explore the fascinating story of the United States. From the Revolutionary War and the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race, these grids challenge your knowledge of pivotal events and influential figures. Expect clues about presidents, iconic landmarks, major treaties, and the diverse cultures that have contributed to the American narrative.
Crossword clues used in american history puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Direction of Lewis and Clark's trek”
WEST (4)
“Midnight rider of 1775”
REVERE (6)
“State of the Union between 1861 and 1865”
WAR (3)
“General who accepted Lee's surrender”
GRANT (5)
“To change the Constitution”
AMEND (5)
“Boston Harbor beverage of 1773”
TEA (3)
“Person freed by the 13th Amendment”
SLAVE (5)
“The surname of the 2nd and 6th U.S. Presidents”
ADAMS (5)
“The 44th U.S. President”
OBAMA (5)
“The 27th U.S. President who later became Chief Justice”
TAFT (4)
“The surname of the 41st and 43rd U.S. Presidents”
BUSH (4)
“Framework of government drafted for the new nation in 1787”
CONSTITUTION (12)
“Town near Lexington where colonial militia clashed with British troops”
CONCORD (7)
“Massachusetts town where the war's first shots were fired in 1775”
LEXINGTON (9)
“1777 battle victory that convinced France to help the colonies”
SARATOGA (8)
“Hired foreign soldier Britain employed, such as the Hessians”
MERCENARY (9)
“Uprising in which American colonies broke from British rule”
REVOLUTION (10)
“Virginia town where British forces surrendered in 1781”
YORKTOWN (8)
“1783 agreement that officially ended the war”
TREATY (6)
“Group of citizen soldiers who were not full-time professionals”
MILITIA (7)
“Statesman who helped negotiate French support for the colonies”
FRANKLIN (8)
“Nickname for a British soldier, based on uniform color”
REDCOAT (7)
“Document adopted July 4, 1776, announcing American independence”
DECLARATION (11)
“Colonial militia fighters ready to fight on short notice”
MINUTEMEN (9)
“Massachusetts delegate who later became the second U.S. president”
ADAMS (5)
“Principal author of the Declaration of Independence”
JEFFERSON (9)
“General who led the Continental Army and became first president”
WASHINGTON (10)
“Symbol of stars and stripes that represents the United States”
FLAG (4)
“Money Britain charged colonists on goods such as tea”
TAX (3)
“Person who fights as part of a country's military”
SOLDIER (7)
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