A famous soldier from Poland that came to America to help the Patriots win the war.  He helped the Americans defeat the British at Saratoga

This man, from France, was like a son to George Washington.  He came to this country to help the American Colonists.

This general was well liked by General Washington until he committed treason.  He gave information to the British army about where  the Colonial Troops were going.

This man was known as the "Swamp Fox".  He was in the frontier and won back Fort Vincennes from the British.

This Patriot wrote the Declaration of Independence and later became the third president of the United States.

This Governor of Louisiana was an ally to the Patriots.  He opened the Port of New Orleans for the colonists and also sent them money.

This Patriot General said, "We fight, we get beat, we rise, and fight again."  General Cornwallis said he was tired of chasing him.

He was a British Commander in the first part of the American Revolution.  He was defeated by Henry Knox who won back Boston for the Patriots.

This man's last words were, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."  He said this right before he was hung for being a spy.

An English philosopher that lived during the 1600's.  He stated that people are born with the rights of life and liberty.  He influenced Thomas jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.

This Army officer helped take back Boston by driving out the British.

British General that surrendered at Yorktown, the last battle of the American Revolution.

The British General that lost at the Battle of Saratoga.  This was a turning point in the war, the Patriots were beginning to win the war.

A Native American and leader of the Mohawk Tribe that fought with the British during the American Revolution.

A commander of the Patriot Troops that was known as the "Swamp Fox". He fought in the Carolinas and made quick attacks, retreated, and attacked again.

A famous colonist that wrote Common Sense.

He left his home country, Poland, because he believed in freedom and independence.  He gave his money and helped raise money for the Continental Army. He died penniless because he gave all of his money to the Americans.

She helped her husband during the American Revolution by sewing, cooking, and nursing the injured soldiers.  She also became our first - First Lady.

A tough officer of the Patriots that came from Germany and helped train the Army at Valley Forge.

A sea captain for the Patriots that refused to surrender.  He was the captain for the Bon Homme Richard.  He defeated the Serapis (name of the British ship).

This fighting force was made up of colonial troops to protect the colonies against British attack.

This meeting of the colonial delegates began in May 1776 to decide how to respond to the fighting between the British and the Colonists.

This term was applied to a colonist who supported the fight for Independence.

This term describes someone who turns against his or her country.

This document explained why the colonies were breaking away form Great Britain and set out the rights and responsibilities of people in a democracy.

This is a soldier who is paid to fight for another country.

This term was applied to a colonists who remained loyal to Britain during the American Revolution.

In this 1783 document, the British recognized the United States' independence and agreed upon new boundaries for the United States.