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General Charles Cornwallis. He commanded British forces against the colonial army in the southern portions of America. The Revolutionary War officially ended with his surrender at Yorktown . Deborah Sampson.
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General Charles Cornwallis • He commanded British forces against the colonial army in the southern portions of America. • The Revolutionary War officially ended with his surrender at Yorktown.
Deborah Sampson • At the age of 21, she disguised herself as a man and enlisted in her local militia under the name Robert Shurtleff. • She was wounded in the fighting at New York City. She was honorably discharged from the military.
Comte de Grasse (AKA François Joseph Paul) • This French naval officer commanded a French squadron of ships which eventually found themselves off the coast of Yorktown. • His fleet of ships helped cut off badly needed supplies to British General Cornwallis at Yorktown.
Ethan Allen • This patriot organized the “Green Mountain Boys” and mobilized them to capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British. • Though he was captured while trying to take Montreal, he was considered a hero of the Revolutionary War.
Francis Marian • Kept the British forces distracted when fighting broke out in the south. • He was given the name “Swamp Fox” because of his unusual fighting tactics which proved successful against British forces.
John Adams • Probably the best lawyer in Boston, this man wrote many editorials protesting the Stamp Act. • He is best remembered for defending the British redcoats in the court of law who fired on Boston citizens the night of the Boston Massacre.
Thayendanegue (AKA Joseph Brant) • This Mohawk chief fought for the British military in the war. If the British won, he hoped his people would be ale to keep their land which was threatened by colonial settlers.
Thomas Jefferson • Best remembered for drafting the Declaration of Independence. He was not the only author of the document, but he seems to get most of the credit. • He later became our nation’s 3rd president.
Nathan Hale • He was a teacher who volunteered to fight with the continental army. He later became a spy, but was captured. • Before being put to death he stated, “I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
George Washington • Named commanding general of the colonial army during the Revolutionary War. • He later became our nation’s 1st president.
Samuel Adams • Led the rebellious patriot group, Sons of Liberty • Among his many accomplishments, he is best known for uniting the colonies with the Committees of Correspondence.
Benedict Arnold • Probably the most famous traitor in American history. • He was a successful commander who turned against the colonial cause.
Mary Ludwig Hays • Nicknamed “Molly Pitcher,” she embodied as strong a belief in independence as any man. • Her bravery in battle took notice from General Washington himself.
Paul Revere • He was one of a few who made the famous ride to warn colonist of the British approach on Lexington and Concord • Credited with saying “The Redcoats are coming! The Redcoats are coming!”
Marquis de Lafayette • This man was a French volunteer and military trainer of colonial troops under Washington’s command at Valley Forge.
John Paul Jones • Referred to as the "Father of the United States Navy“ • His words, “I have not yet begun to fight,” became a war cry for colonial naval forces.
Betsy Ross • She helped design the first real American icon. • Her flag served as a symbol for freedom and independence which helped to unify the colonies.
Benjamin Franklin • He was the voice of the colonies in Great Britain during their struggle to be represented in Parliament. • His negotiations with France and Spain helped secure allied aid during the war.
Patrick Henry • Led opposition of the Stamp Act (taxation without representation) • His words, “Give me liberty or give me death.” inspired many colonists to join the fight for independence
John Hancock • Served as president of the Second Continental Congress • He is most remembered for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence
Nancy Morgan Hart • Legend states this woman defended her frontier home against the British redcoats. • In another legend, she was a spy for the Georgia militia gathering any information she could from enemy camps.
Thomas Paine • This English author wrote a pamphlet, Common Sense, which inspired many colonists to call for separation from Great Britain.
