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Revolutionary War
Chpt. 6 of American Journey
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History
8th Grade
12/14/2009

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Casimir Pulaski
Definition
Polish soldier who helped train the American cavalry.
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George Washington
Definition

American/Colonist

 

Commander of the American Continental Army

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General William Howe
Definition

British

 

Defeated the American Continental Army in the

Battle of Long Island.

 

Took control of New York City.

 

 

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Nathan Hale
Definition

Colonist/American

 

"I only regret that I have but on life to lose for my country!"

 

A Hero at Long Island - disguised as a Dutch school teacher, Hale spyed on the British, but was discovered and hanged.

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John Paul Jones
Definition
Colonist/American

"I have not yet begun to fight!"

Captain of Bonhomme Richard won battle against British ship Serapis.
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Bernardo de Galvez
Definition
Governor of Spanish Louisiana who helped the American Patriots.
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George Rogers Clark
Definition
Colonist / American

Defeated the British at Kaskaskia IL and Vincennes IN
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Burgoyne
Definition
British
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St. Leger
Definition
British
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Daniel Morgan
Definition
Colonist / American
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Nathaniel Greene
Definition
Colonist / American

Battles - Kings Mountain,
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