American Revolution

This major character was a military hero for the young United states, but then he became a traitor and join the British. His name is now used to describe traitors.

Benedict Arnold

Was a French nobleman who crossed the Alantic to aid in the American Revolution and became a life long friend of George Wachington?

Marquis de Lafayette

He was a famous inventer who also became a leading diplomat. Because of this man we won the aid of France.

Benjamin Franklin

This man wrote a great piece of literature called "Common Sense" which help support the cause for independence.

Thomas Paine

Was the man who transformed the American Army into a mature and stable fighting force. This all took place within six months at the camp of Valley Forge.

Baron von Steuben

These men were a milita that would gather quickly to fight the British before the offical army was really established.

The Minute Men