Important People

Question 1

Phyllis Wheatley

Answer 1

Enslaved African American poet who published a book of poems in 1773. Her work challenged ideas about slavery and intellect

Question 2

Deborah Sampson

Answer 2

Disguised herself as a man to fight in the Continental Army. She served with distinction and was later awarded a military pension

Question 3

John Paul Jones

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Benedict Arnold

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Marquis de Lafayette

Answer 5

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

Question 6

James Armistead

Answer 6

African-American who joined the Continental Army and served as a patriot spy

Question 7

Bernardo de Galvez

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Baron von Steuben

Answer 8

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

Question 9

General Cornwallis

Answer 9

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