Notes

Benedict Arnold was an early american hero of the Revolutionary War, who later became one of the most infamous traitors in US history. He betrayed the US by switching sides and fought for the British.

Thomas Jefferson was a colonel and a Founding Father during the American Revolution. He drafted the Declaration of Independence which impacted people by being able to choose their own government.

George Washington was the leading military role in the American Revolution. He affected the American people by leading America to victory during the war.

Marquis de Lafayette co-led American forces in a successful victory against the British. Marquis affected people by providing tactical leadership white securing vital resources from France.

Thomas Paine was a volunteer personal assistant to General Nathanael Greene. Thomas affected people by influencing them with his free thinking and believed all people have the right to be free.

Paul Revere was a silversmith and ardent colonialist. He affected people by creating lanterns to warn the minutemen of British invasion.

William Howe was a commander of British forces. William affected people by he led a British force to capture the cliffs at Anse-au-Foulon.

John Burgoyne designed an invasion scheme and was appointed to command a force ending the rebellion. John affected people by allowing the Americans to concentrate their forces.

John Paul Jones was a hero known as the father of the U.S. Navy. He affected people by also helping with victory of war by attacking British ships off the American coastline.

Lord North was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782. He led Great Britain through most of the American War of Independence. Lord North affected people because was focused first on the growing problems with the American colonies.