Founding Fathers
Founding father, general of the continental army, first president of America, helped write the Declaration
Who is George Washington?
The king of England during the American revolution?
Who is King George III?
He wasn’t an actual commander but was known for his tactics including guerilla and maneuver warfare
Who is Francis Marion?
This person was the hero of the Saratoga Battle before defecting. Who is this traitor to the American?
Who is Benedict Arnold
A Native American soldier was known as 'Monster Brant'?
Who is Joseph Brant?
He was known as George Washington's right hand man, he gained passage to the colonies by writing
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Britain's most powerful general during the American Revolution
Who was General Charles Cornwallis?
He was one of Virginia’s leading advocates for independence, and wrote many speeches about the topic. He is best known for the phrase “Give me liberty or give me death”
Who is Patrick Henry?
Benjamin Franklin was not a traditional general of the US. Instead, he was the first to hold this title of general which dealt with mail and communication.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Trustworthy general was known as the 'Savior of the South'?
Who is Nathaniel Greene?
He negotiated the Treaty of Paris, 1783, and helped draft the declaration of independence
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
They are known for betraying the American forces midway through the war
Who is Benedict Arnold?
Wrote Common Sense and was a founding father and his writing is what helped spark the war.
Who was Thomas Paine?
George Washington was a General in the American Revolutionary War. On December 25, 1776, what river did George Washington cross in the Battle of Trenton?
What is the Delaware River?
Unofficial commander was known for guerilla warfare tactics earning him the nickname 'Swamp Fox'?
Who is Francis Marion?
He was a principal author for the declaration of independence and was a founding father, he was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1769, he served two terms as president
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
He was a native American who fought in the American revolution and helped get more natives to join the British case
Who is Joseph Brant?
Leader of the Green Mountain Boys, fought for the American and helped capture the British fort at Ticonderoga
Who was Ethan Allen?
Marquis de Lafayette was a French general who worked with Washington. What major battle that ended the war did Marquis de Lafayette help win?
What is the Battle of Yorktown
The French General of the American revolution is known as the hero of two worlds?
Who is Marquis de Lafayette?
2nd US president, Harvard-educated lawyer, he early became identified with the patriot cause, worked to establish a Continental Navy to aid the army during the Revolutionary War, and was a founding father
Who is John Adams?
General Cornwallis was a British General and member of British politics. While working in the House of Commons, what British Act did he surprisingly vote against the taxation in?
What is the Stamp Act?
A founding father who was a politician in Massachusetts and was important in writing newspapers throughout the war leading people to wanting independence
Who was Samuel Adams?
General Cornwallis was a very powerful British general. What battle did he defeat General Nathaniel Greene in?
What is the Battle of Guildford Courthouse?
They were known as light-horse Larry
Who is Henry Lee?