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11 Cards in this Set
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Benjamen Frankiln
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was in the second continental congress, signed decalration of independence. Was in paris trying to get french help.
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John paul jones
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Was a naval hero to the american patriots because he did not surrender and won his battle
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Admiral de Grasse
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Was a French Naval Commander and joined in the Battle of Yorktown.
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John Burgoyne
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Was in battle of Saratoga and in a 3 part plan to beat america, he surrendered when he had no soldiers.
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Baron Von Steuben
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Was an army officer from Prussia who taught at valley forge and taught miltitary discipline.
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Francis Marion
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Was known as the swamp fox because he operated out of the swamps in south carolina.
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Marquis de Lafayette
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was a noble leader at valley forge and was a trusted aid to George Washington.
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William Howe
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Was a british commander, fought in bunker hill, and lost.
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General Horatio gates
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Was in command of the troops in the battle of Saratoga, he won the battle by blocking John Burgoyne.
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George Washington
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Was a colonel in French and Indian War and was a major factor in Britains defeat to the french. Then became the first president of the untied states.
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Comte de Rochambeau
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Was the commander of the french ships in newport Rhode Island.
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