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The first president of the United States and leader of the Continental Army.
George Washington.
- Helped create the Declaration of Independence.
-Represented the United States in France.
Benjamin Franklin.
- She is known for delivering information of British movements to the patriots.
Jane Black Thomas.
Benedict Arnold.
-British general that surrendered at Yorktown (the final battle of the revolution)
General Cornwallis.
-Led the Continental Army to victory at the Battle of Saratoga.
Horatio Gates.
- One of the founding fathers of the United States.
- Served as President Washington's assistant.
Alexander Hamilton.
-French nobleman and general.
-Surrounded the British at the Battle of Yorktown.
Marquis de Lafayette
The Midnight Riders
Paul Revere, William Dawes, Samuel Prescott
- John Adam's wife
-Advocated for Women's rights through letters sent to John Adams.
Abigail Adams
-Her home was taken over by the British Troops.
-Then gave up her temporary home to the Patriots in order for them to siege Forte Motte.
Rebecca Brewton Motte
-Commander for the Continental Army
-The Wizard Owl
Andrew Pickens
-President of the Continental Congress.
-Very first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock
-British Officer.
-Known for his brutal tactics and bad reputation.
Banastre Tarleton.
-Symbolized the British opposition to the colonies wanting independence.
-Was monarch of Great Britain.
King George III
-Transported a message to General Thomas Sumter knowing the British were watching the roads.
Emily Geiger.
-Worked to create a Continental Navy.
-fought in the Continental Army.
Francis Marion.
-Known as The Gamecock because of his fighting style.
-One of the leaders among the patriots.
Main author of the Declaration of Independence and one of the founding fathers of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson
"As for this old fox, the Devil himself could not catch him." Who is this about?
Francis Marion
What is an aide-de-camp?
Secretary or assistant.
Who was the snitch/traitor?
Benedict Arnold
“Our hopes are not placed in any particular city, or spot of the ground, but in preserving a good army… to take advantage of favorable opportunities and waste and defeat the enemy by piecemeal.” Who said this?
Alexander Hamilton.
What was the saying that most represented the midnight riders?
The redcoats are coming.