2.  Thaddeus Kosciusko was born on February 4 1746. > Died in October of 1817. > Polish Patriot. > He became acquainted in his studies. > In 1776 he came to America to fight for freedom of North America. > Kosciusko joined Washington’s army and became a commission as an officer of engineers. > Through the war he became a Brigadier General. > He made $15,000 and 500 acres of land in Ohio. > He was the first of foreign officers to receive a commission from the Continental Congress to serve in General Washington’s army. Austin Kelleher Mr.Cripps 1 st period http://www.polskiinternet.com/english/info/thadeuskosciuszko.html http://www.virtualology.com/revolutionarywarhall/THADDEUSKOSCIUSKO.COM/

3. http://www.foundersofamerica.com/_BETSY_ROSS /BETSY_ROSS_AND_THE_STARS_AND_STRIPE S.htm.Made the first American Flag.Part of the “Fighting Quakers”.Husband, John, was killed by exploding gunpowder..Flag was flown at Independence Hall on July 8 when the Declaration of Independence was read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betsy_Ross Nathan Chichester Mr. Cripps 2-7-07

4. Friedrich von Steuben -he was a German offer -He joined the Americans -He trained solders in for battle (for firing and reloading) www.americanrevwar.homestead.com /files/VONSTUB.HTM Von Steuben (left) and George Washington At Valley Forge

5. Deborah Sampson During the Revolutionary War, Deborah Sampson wanted to help. Women and girls weren’t enlisted in the war. Decided to dress as a man to join the war. Became an enlisted man under the name of Robert Shurtleff. ‘Robert’ became wounded in a battle and a doctor later discovered he was a woman Deborah was a great help to the army and was very brave. http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdsamp.htm

6. By: Misty Nardone Mr. Cripps Sewed the first American flag! Made in a brewery after it was to big for her house! One of the most cherished figures of American history! One of the most cherished figures of American history! http://www.cafep ress.com/13star http://womenshist ory.about.com/libr ary/bio/blross.htm Started in her own house!

7. George Roger Clark was General from ( 1752-1818). During the war Clark worked to protect Kentucky and the Frontier settlements form the British army. He went on to be chosen to be Lieutenant-colonel. He then went on to capture Kaskaskia and Vincennes from the British army, but after they captured the British recaptured it and then Clark recaptured it.

8. Born in 17600- died in 1827 at the age of 66 She was a patriot At the age of 8 to 10 she became an indentured servant Wanted to join the army but only men could fight Pretended to be a man named Robert Shurtleff Became the aide of the general She had a bad fever and the doctor discovered her secret She was given an honorable discharge from the army Paul Revere wrote a letter to congress asking for her to be given a pension http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdsamp.htm By: Emily Artruc

9. In late May, 1776, George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross asked Betsy Ross to sew the first flag. On June 14, 1777 the Continental congress adopted the national flag. The flag she made had thirteen stripes alternating red and white, And thirteen white stars on a blue field Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betsy_Ross

10. Baron (Friedrich) von Steuben He was discharged as a captain in the Persian army and a year later he received his title (baron). He trained a model company of 100 men at Valley Forge. He introduced a new way to train solders by putting them threw a sort of military school which they didn’t have back them instead of putting them in to their troops without training. http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/served/steuben.html

11. Deborah Sampson had a very poor family and her father abandoned her at a young age, and her mother couldn’t feed her, so she became an indentured servant at the age of ten. Later she became a women serving in the continental army in the revolutionary war. She disguised herself as a man At the age of 20. http://www.rootsweb.com/ ~nwa/sampson.html

12. She was a seamstress. Someone sewed a new flag and the continental carried it into the battle of victory. She made the first flag in June 1776. She made the flag. Her real name is Elizabeth Riscom http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blross.htm She had gotten married three time in her life because they all died. In 1776 Betsy Ross received a visit from Gorge Washington, George Ross and Robert Morris of the continental congress

13. ``female Paul Revere`` Was called the ``female Paul Revere`` In 1777 Sybil rode thro towns to warn people that the enemy was coming. Went on a 40 mile ride on a horse named star. Went with only a stick to knock on doors as she passed. http://www.lexidigital.com/bcdarwomen1.htm

14. During the Revolutionary War she wanted to help, but women weren’t allowed to join the army. Deborah decided to pretend to be a man to be able to join the army. She practiced walking and talking like a man until she could even fool her mom. She decided she was ready so she enlisted in that army as Robert Shurtleff. “Robert” was a good, brave soldier and volunteered for dangerous jobs. Deborah eventually came the aide or personal helper of the general. http://www.rootsweb.com/~nwa/sampson.html

15. http://www.cbsd.org/pennsylva niapeople/level1_biographies/i mages/Molly%20Pitcher.jpg Born October 13 th 1754 Died January 22 nd 1832 Carried water to soldiers Nicknamed Molly Pitcher Went to War with her husband Helped with cooking and washing clothes Took care of hurt and sick soldiers When her husband collapsed at battle she took over his cannon for the rest of the battle Learned to swear during battle Was given a pension

16. Marquis de Lafayette http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquis_de_Lafayette He was a French solider Military officer Was a general in the Revolutionary War Stayed in Valley Forge with George Washington Entered French army He was considered a her in for French and America Fought in the battle of Monmouth Kevin Ehmann

17. Peter Salem (1750- 1816) was an African American who served in the army (for the Americans). He was called (and still is called) an original American patriot. Peter fought in the battles of Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, (he was thought to have killed British Marine Major John Pitcarin. http://www.multied.com/Bio/RevoltBIOS/Sale mPeter.html Information from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_salem and http://www.multied.com/Bio/RevoltBIOS/SalemPeter.html and http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/1937/pete_salem_an_original_patriothttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_salemhttp://www.multied.com/Bio/RevoltBIOS/SalemPeter.html http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_histor y/1937/pete_salem_an_original_patriot

18. Betsy Ross She was the women who inspired the colonies by designing and sewing the first American flag She died in 1836 but was reburied in a free Quakers burying ground in 1857 http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/blross.h tm

19. Friedrich von Steuben Friedrich von Steuben was a German General with George Washington for the Americans at Valley Forge. He helped train the troops to march and drill. His training helped the Continentals how to fight with new skills. By 1778, his army was much more powerful. Their weakest hour had finally passed. http://www.kittytours.org/thatman2/search.asp?subject=55

20. George Roger Clark was General from ( 1752- 1818). During the war Clark worked to protect Kentucky and the Frontier settlements form the British army. He went on to be chosen to be Lieutenant-colonel. http://www.historycentral.com

21. http://www.historycentral.com/Women/MaryLHays.html http://sill-www.army.mil/pao/pamolly.htm For her heroic role General Washington made Mary, Sergeant Mary. She tended to wounded soldiers and picked up a crippled man up on her back and carried him back to camp. She also got the cannons ready to fire for the colonists. She was a girl that fought and took care of soldiers in the American Revolution. Was 79 when she died.

22.  She was known as Molly Picher  She carried water to the solders during battle  When no one else knew how to use a cannon she stared using it  She use the cannon throughout the battle  It was the battle of Monmouth in June 28, 7778

23. Marquis de Lafayette He was in the revolutionary War. He was considered a hero in both France and united states. Participation in the American and French revolution. Marquis stayed at Valley Forge with George Washington. Military Officer. Fought in the Battle of Monmouth Marques is a French soldier Brittany Burns

24. A seamstress during the revolutionary war. Was said to make a flag that the continental army carried to battle Did an intern ship with john Webster Was married 3 times to people who were very involved in he revolutionar y war http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betsy_Ross Received a visit from George Washington, George Ross Robert Morris of the continental army. Real name is Elizabeth Griscom Her falg was the offical flag of the untied states fromfrom 117 to 1795

25. Deborah wanted to help in the war so she dressed up as a man named Robert Shurtleff She was injured and only let the doctor operate on her head, she was also wounded in the leg but removed the bullet with a penknife and a needle Other men made fun of her because she didn’t have to shave and because she was a short man Later she developed a fever and was sent to the hospital where the doctor learned she was a woman and was honorably discharged from the army http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdsamp.htm

26. Casimir Pulaski By: Brittany Krause 1748-1779 From Poland He Met Ben Franklin in Paris and was convinced to support the colonies against England in the American revolution Ben Franklin wrote back to George Washington telling him that Casimir was an officer who was known for the courage he gave in defense for his countries freedom Pulaski was ordered to defend Little Egg Harbor (New Jersey) In 1778, Pulaski was put at the head of the cavalry that was established by the congress In 1777, At the Battle of Savannah, General Pulaski was wounded by a cannon It is said that the enemies were so impressed with Pulaski's bravery when he was wounded that they let him get carried off the battle field and they spared his life That was the cause of his death two days later on October 11, 1779

27. http://www.americanrevwar.homestead.com/files/LAFAYETT.HTM  French General was in both the American Revolution and the French Revolution.  In 1777 he bough a ship and sailed to America to fight against the British.  Joined as Major general and worked with George Washington at Valley Forge.  His first battle was won at Brandywine on September 11, 1777. Jeremiah Walsh-Steines Mr. Cripps period 1 2-7-07

28. Peter Salem was born a slave in Framingham, Massachusetts. Peter entered to be a minutemen. When Peter went in the Army for that he got his own freedom. Peter enrolled in the colonial army. When he was fighting he whet to battled with Saratoga and Concord. Peter Salem also killed major pitcaim.( The Leader of British Army) http://esperstamps.org/aa6.htm

29. http://russell.gresham.k12.or.us/Colonial_America/Deborah_Sampson.html Deborah Sampson fought in the Revolutionary war and dressed up as a man Her boy name was Robert Shurtleff. Wounded in the battle She got shot in the leg She pulled out the bullet by herself with a needle and a penknife and never healed properly She had a fever and went to the hospital and then they found out that Robert was a girl Given a honorable discharge from the army Julia Heck Period 1