Ch. 6 People Who Am I?

Thomas Paine I was a writer and journalist who George Washington called a “soldier of words” – throughout the Revolution I provided encouragement to the army and colonists to keep up the fight

G. Washington I was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to command the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

William Howe I was the British General who marched my troops out of Boston to Canada when the American’s positioned cannons at our position from Dorchester Heights

Benedict Arnold I was considered an American hero and one of Washington’s most trusted generals at the beginning of the Revolutionary War; I then became known as a traitor to my country for joining the British

Nathan Hale At just 24 years old I became a spy for George Washington during the New York campaign - I was caught by the British and sentenced to death – “ I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my county

Charles Cornwallis I was the British General who was sent to pursue Washington ( “the old fox” )and his men at Princeton, but was defeated instead and had to retreat

Marquis de Lafayette I was a young, French soldier who supported the American cause - I fought with Washington in Pennsylvania and became an American general at the age of 19.

Thaddeus Kosciusko I came from Poland and used my experience as an engineer to help the Americans build trenches and forts

Casmir Pulaski I came from Poland and helped to train and organize the first American cavalry

Baron Frederich Von Steuben I was a Prussian soldier who spent the winter at Valley Forge helping to train Washington’s troops

Bernardo de Galvez I was the governor of Spanish Louisiana – I provided supplies to the Americans during the early years of the Revolutionary War and then later my troops diverted British troops from other war fronts.

George Rogers Clark I led volunteers on a raid against the British in the Ohio Valley – there I captured forts at Kaskaskia and Cahokia with the help the Miami Indians.

John Paul Jones I was a daring sea captain who sailed to the coast of Great Britain and attacked a British warship in the North Sea – “ I have not yet begun to fight!” – I later became known as the “Father of the American Navy.

Frances Marion I was known as the “Swamp Fox” for my imaginative war tactics – I led a band of Patriot raiders in “hit and run” strikes, cutting off enemy supplies and supply routes

Daniel Morgan I was a daring American general who defeated the British in South Carolina at the Battle of Cowpens.

Nathaniel Greene I planned “hit and run” raids to keep the British off guard and was considered by some to be Washington’s best general – “ We fight, get beat, rise and fight again.” (Battle of Guilford Courthouse)

Crispus Attucks I was an African American and one of the first Patriots to die for the revolutionary cause at the Boston Massacre

Jack Sisson I was an African American Patriot who participated in a bold raid on British military headquarters in Rhode Island.

James Armistad I was an African American who served as a Patriot spy for General Lafayette

Salem Poor I was an African American Patriot recognized for my bravery at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Mary Ludwig Hayes I spent several years at my husband’s side in battle and became known as “Molly Pitcher” because I carried water to the soldier

Lydia Darragh I was a female Patriot who worked as a spy for the Continental Army.

Mercy Otis Warren I was a female Patriot who helped the war effort by writing newspaper articles in support of the Revolution

Deborah Sampson I dressed in men’s clothing and joined the Continental Army – I fought in many battles and was wounded twice

F. De Grasse I commanded the French fleet and anchored warships in Chesapeake Bay to block British supplies and the escape of Cornwallis.

J. Rochambeau I marched French troops from New York to Virginia, along with Washington’s army, to help corner Cornwallis.

John Burgoyne I was one of the leaders of the 3 British Armies sent to invade Albany, NY in a “Divide and Conquer” plan. I had to retreat to Saratoga and surrender to the Patriots. (I brought way too much luggage to war and moved too slowly through the woods)

Ethan Allen I was a Blacksmith from Vermont who led the “Green Mountain Boys,” a group of rebels, to victory at Ft. Ticonderoga where we seized badly needed ammunition.

Thomas Jefferson Influenced by John Locke and was chosen to write a formal “Declaration of Independence.” I later become governor of Virginia and was almost captured by the British.”

Ben Franklin A member of the 2nd CC from Pennsylvania. I was also sent to France to ask them for help and then later helped to work out Treaty of Paris.

John Hancock As president of the 2nd CC I was the first to sign the “Declaration of Independence.”

Paul Revere A silversmith from Boston who made a famous propaganda engraving of the Boston Massacre; I also warned the Patriots of the British attack on Lexington and Concord.

William Prescott I led American forces at the Battle of Bunker’s Hill where we ran out of ammunition and were forced to retreat.