Important People

Question 1

John Paul Jones

Answer 1

American naval commander famous for saying, “I have not yet begun to fight!” Known as the “Father of the American Navy”

Question 2

Benedict Arnold

Answer 2

American general who betrayed the Continental Army by attempting to turn over West Point to the British

Question 3

Marquis de Lafayette

Answer 3

French nobleman who supported the American Cause and helped secure French military aid

Question 4

Bernardo de Galvez

Answer 4

Spanish governor of Louisiana. Aided the Patriots by capturing Pensacola, Florida, from Britain

Question 5

Baron von Steuben

Answer 5

Prussian military officer who helped train the Continental Army at Valley Forge. His drills and tactics improved the army’s effectiveness

Question 6

General Cornwallis

Answer 6

British general who surrendered at Yorktown (1781), effectively ending the war

Question 7

Thomas Paine

Answer 7

Author of Common Sense. (January 10, 1776) His pamphlet argued for independence from Britain and inspired many colonists (Americans) to join the cause