John Paul Jones
What does John Paul Jones say when British captain Richard Pearson demands him to surrender?
"I have not yet begun to fight!"
Why did Martha leave her Virginia Estate?
To tend sick soldiers at Valley Forge.
What was John's main plain in Saratoga?
Go through the valley of Lake Champlain
What important document did Rush sign?
The Declaration of Independence
What did Marquis do after going to France?
He brought back 6 French ships, and 12 battalions of soldiers for the Continental army.
What type of fighting did John Paul Jones fight in during the Revolutionary War that gave him the title of a hero?
John Paul Jones worked in the naval unit.
How did Martha help support wounded soldiers?
forming a sewing circle to help single soldiers care for their clothing and to provide bandages for the military hospital.
While on route to Vermont to seek supplies, what happened to John's men?
1,000 mens lives were lost
Besides being a supporter and part of the Continental Army, what else was he a supporter of?
He was an enthusiastic supporter of the U.S. Constitution and a member of the Pennsylvania Convention that ratified it.
What battles did Marquis fight in?
Brandywine (1777), Monmouth (1778) and the Rhode Island expedition (1778).
What was John Paul Jones's role in the Continental Congress?
He was the lieutenant of the Alfred which the Continental Congress purchased.
What campaign did Martha start?
She started a letter writing campaign to the wives of prominent colonial leaders.
Why did he move his army inland away from water?
To avoid danger posed by American fortifications
What was Rush's first job in the Army?
Rush served within the Revolutionary War as surgeon general of the Middle Department of the Continental Army
What two conditions did Marquis have if he would join the war?
That he would receive no pay and would act as a volunteer.
What was John one of the first of in the Revolution?
He was one of the first U.S Navy officers
What place did she and her cousin manage throughout the war?
She and Washington's cousin, Lund Washington, manage Mount Vernon throughout the war.
While in Vermont, what happened to John's army?
John lost over 1,000 while looking for supplies and being overrun by Patriots.
What was he promoted to while in the army?
He was promoted to physician general of the Continental Army
Why did Marquis become a major general the second he joined the war?
What was Jones doing on the USS Providence?
Attacking British territory of Nova Scotia, Canada.
What did she do with George W.'s letters?
While with him, she copied George Washington's letters, knitted for the soldiers, and visited hospitals.
What did John Burgoyne do in March 1777.
Surrendered to American forces
What was Rush a big influence to?
Rush was influence on Thomas Paine, the author of Common Sense.
In April 1780,where was Lafayette sent to?
He was sent to Virginia to fight against Benedict Arnold, who betrayed the Patriot army.