People of the Revolution Flashcards
(23 cards)
Spy for the Americans and reported to Lafayette
James Armistead
Known as the “Conscience of the American Revolution”
Mercy Otis Warren
On the night before the Battles of Lexington and Concord, this patriot made an all-night ride to warn citizens that the British were invading the countryside
Wentworth Cheswell
Polish-born Jewish immigrant who helped finance the American Revolution.
Haym Solomon
Wealthy French Nobleman whos’ beliefs in liberty led him to fight in the Revolution
Marquis de Lafayette
American Naval Officer who helped to stop ships trying to supply the British Soldiers in the colonies
John Paul Jones
Secured the port of New Orleans so that only American Spanish and French ships could move up and down the Mississippi River.
Bernardo de Galvez
This women tried to influence her husband to include women’s rights in Declaration of Independence.
Abigail Adams
Governor of Louisiana who fought the British along the Gulf Coast
Bernardo de Galvez
For his services during the American Revolution, he was granted freedom by the Virginia Legislature
James Armistead
Wrote plays that attacked Loyalists and British leaders
Mercy Otis Warren
This grandson of a slave fought at the battles Saratoga
Wentworth Cheswell
This patriot could speak ten languages and was a member of the Sons of Liberty
Haym Solomon
The town of Galveston is named after this person
Bernardo de Galvez
This person served on the staff of George Washington and agreed to serve without pay
Marquis de Lafayette
The information that this spy provided to the Americana resulted in the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
James Armistead
Female playwright who argued that a Bill of Rights should be added to the constitution
Mercy Otis Warren
Along with General George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau, this soldier forced Cornwallis to surrender at Yorktown
Marquis de Lafayette
This patriot copied records and stories of his home town. He is considered to be New Hampshire’s first Archeologist
Wentworth Cheswell
Although this patriot negotiated many loans for the colonies, he never took a commission for himself.
Haym Solomon
This person was given seven ships to command by the French and named his flagship the Bonhomme Richard in honor of Benjamin Franklin
John Paul Jones
Because of the many letters that she wrote to her husband, we know that she thought education was important and that women should have the same rights as men
Abigail Adams
When asked during a battle if he was ready to surrender this American Naval Officer answered “I have not yet begun this fight”
John Paul Jones
