Download Revolutionary War Figures Scavenger Hunt Activity

Revolutionary War Leaders Scavenger Hunt
Directions: Using the word bank below, find the appropriate name that matches each description. Not all names
will be used.
1. I came from Prussia to Valley Forge to help whip the Continental Army into a proper fighting force. Who am I?
2. I gave Americans control of the Ohio River Valley after capturing British forts along the Ohio River. Who am I?
3. I was the greatest American naval officer of the Revolutionary War. Who am I?
4. I am most remembered for surrendering to the Americans at Saratoga. Who am I?
5. I replaced William Howe as commander of British troops in North America. Who am I?
6. We were victorious at Kings Mountain after being fed up with British officers Tarleton and Ferguson. Who are
we?
7. My surrender to the Americans at Yorktown ended the war. Who am I?
8. I was known as the “swamp fox” because of my guerrilla warfare style hit and run tactics in the South. Who
am I?
9. Although not a military genius, my victories at Trenton and Princeton boosted American morale. Who am I?
10. I was one of the American commanders at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Who am I?
11. Although known for our military prowess, we were taken by surprise while sleeping and were thus defeated.
Who are we?
12. I am the most famous traitor in American history, although early in the war I was integral to the Patriot cause
in New York. Who am I?
13. I was one of the strongest advocates for independence in Virginia and am known for my famous quote, “Give
me liberty, or give me death!” Who am I?
14. While not as outspoken as my cousin, I was important in the fight for independence in Massachusetts, even
though I defended the British involved in the Boston Massacre in court. Who am I?
15. I was a young foreigner who contributed supplies and money to the American cause. Who am I?
16. I was the British commander at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Who am I?
17. I convinced my people to fight with the British after being promised that my people could keep their land for
my loyalty. Who am I?
18. I replaced Thomas Gage as commander of British troops in North America. Who am I?
19. I led the French fleet that trapped Cornwallis in the Chesapeake Bay. Who am I?
20. I was sent to defend the South Carolina backcountry but failed at Camden. Who am I?
21. My atypical fighting style wore down the British in the South. Who am I?
22. I earned my nickname by carrying water to troops on the battlefield and had a close call when a cannonball
went in between my legs. Who am I?
George Rogers Clark Joseph Brant
Hessians
John Burgoyne
Henry Clinton
Francis Marion
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
George Washington
William Prescott
Rochambeau
Benedict Arnold
John Adams
Thomas Gage
Charles Cornwallis
Patrick Henry
“overmountain men”
Nathaniel Greene
William Howe
Molly Pitcher
John Paul Jones
privateers
Marquis de Lafayette Admiral de Grasse
Nathaniel Greene
Horatio Gates