The American Revolution

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An officer of the American Continental Army who defected to the British side

Benedict Arnold

An officer of the American Continental Army who defected to the British side. Benedict Arnold. Benedict Arnold is known for betraying the American Revolution by switching allegiance to the British.

One of the leading British generals in the American War of Independence

Charles Cornwallis

One of the leading British generals in the American War of Independence. Charles Cornwallis was a key British army officer who surrendered at Yorktown, marking a decisive turning point in the war.

A founder of Ladies Association which provided aid for troops during the war

Esther DeBerdt Reed

A founder of Ladies Association which provided aid for troops during the war. Esther DeBerdt Reed. She was a patriot who organized women to support American soldiers during the Revolutionary War.

An army officer who was an adversary of the British in their occupation of Carolinas

Francis Marion

An army officer who was an adversary of the British in their occupation of Carolinas. Francis Marion. He was a military officer known as the "Swamp Fox," famous for his guerrilla warfare tactics during the American Revolutionary War.

A Major General of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War

Friedrich von Steuben

Friedrich von Steuben a Major General of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was a Prussian military officer who helped train and discipline American troops at Valley Forge.

An American militia officer best known for his captures of Kaskaskia and Vincennes

George Rogers Clark

An American militia officer best known for his captures of Kaskaskia and Vincennes. George Rogers Clark was a key figure in the American Revolutionary War who helped expand American territory in the Northwest.

A double agent who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution

James Armistead

A double agent who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, James Armistead. He was an enslaved African American who provided crucial intelligence to the American forces, helping secure victory at the Battle of Yorktown.

A British army officer who surrendered at battle near Saratoga

John Burgoyne

A British army officer who surrendered at battle near Saratoga. John Burgoyne. He was a British general who surrendered to American forces in the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Saratoga, marking a turning point in favor of the Americans.

A well-known naval commander in the American Revolutionary War

John Paul Jones

A well-known naval commander in the American Revolutionary War. John Paul Jones was a pioneering American naval officer who played a key role in establishing the U.S. Navy.

A Mohawk military leader who was closely associated with Great Britain

Joseph Brant

A Mohawk military leader who was closely associated with Great Britain. Joseph Brant. He was a Native American leader who supported the British during the American Revolutionary War.

A woman who fought in the American Revolutionary War

Margaret Corbin

A woman who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Margaret Corbin. She was the first woman to receive a military pension in the United States for her bravery during a battle.

A French aristocrat military officer and a key figure in the French Revolution

Marquis de Lafayette

A French aristocrat military officer and a key figure in the French Revolution. Marquis de Lafayette. Marquis de Lafayette was a French noble who played a significant role in both the American and French Revolutions.

The wife of George Washington who, joined him during the Revolution

Martha Washington

The wife of George Washington who, joined him during the Revolution. Martha Washington. She was the first First Lady of the United States.

A woman who fought in the American War of Independence

Mary Ludwig Hays

A woman who fought in the American War of Independence, Mary Ludwig Hays. She is known for her heroic actions during the Battle of Monmouth, where she earned the nickname "Molly Pitcher" by bringing water to soldiers and operating a cannon after her husband was wounded.

An individual who takes part in military conflict for personal profit

Mercenary

An individual who takes part in military conflict for personal profit. Mercenary. In history, a mercenary is a soldier who is hired to fight for a foreign army or cause for money.

A spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War

Nathan Hale

A spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Nathan Hale. Nathan Hale was an American soldier and spy who was executed by the British for espionage.

A major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War

Nathanael Greene

A major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War, Nathanael Greene. Nathanael Greene was a key American general who helped lead the colonies to victory over Britain.

A treaty conducted between the US and Native Americans of the Iroquois League

Second Treaty of Fort Stanwix

A treaty conducted between the US and Native Americans of the Iroquois League. The Second Treaty of Fort Stanwix was an agreement made in 1784, where the US took control of lands from the Iroquois after the American Revolutionary War.

A professional who determines positions on or near the Earth's surface

Surveyor

A professional who determines positions on or near the Earth's surface. Surveyor. In History, a surveyor is someone who maps land and helps define property boundaries.

A Polish military leader who fought in the American Revolutionary War

Thaddeus Kosciuszko

A Polish military leader who fought in the American Revolutionary War, Thaddeus Kosciuszko. He was a skilled engineer who contributed to the American victory with his expertise in fortifications and defense.

An alliance between France and the USA, formed during the American Revolutionary War

Treaty of Alliance

An alliance between France and the USA, formed during the American Revolutionary War. Treaty of Alliance. The Treaty of Alliance was an agreement in 1778 where France promised military support to the USA against Britain.

An agreement to end the war between Britain and its American colonies - 1783

Treaty of Paris

An agreement to end the war between Britain and its American colonies - 1783. Treaty of Paris. The Treaty of Paris officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence from Britain.