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Revolutionary War Heroes

Revolutionary War Heroes. Objective. By the end of this mini-lesson you will be familiar with some important heroes of the American Revolution! . Not J ust Soldiers . The Continental Army and Navy received help from many civilians or people not in the military. . Nathan Hale .

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Revolutionary War Heroes

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  1. Revolutionary War Heroes

  2. Objective • By the end of this mini-lesson you will be familiar with some important heroes of the American Revolution!

  3. Not Just Soldiers • The Continental Army and Navy received help from many civilians or people not in the military.

  4. Nathan Hale • A teacher who served as an American spy in New York City. • When he was captured by the British, they hanged him. • According to legend, his finals words were, “I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

  5. Fighting Men and Women

  6. John Paul Jones • An American Navy Commander • Battles large British ships • During one battle in the North Sea near Britain, the British asked Jones to give up. • He said, “I have not yet begun to fight.” • Jones kept fighting until the British ship gave up.

  7. Molly Pitcher • Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley earned the name Molly Pitcher by carrying fresh water to American troops during the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey in 1778. • When her husband was wounded, she took his place in battle loading cannons.

  8. Tadeusz Kosciuszko • Came from Poland to volunteer to serve in the Continental Army. • Helped design the plans for a fort at West Point, New York, that is now part of the United States Military Academy.

  9. Important QuestionsAnswer these questions on a piece of paper and turn it in tomorrow • What does the term “civilian” mean? • Who said, “I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country”? Why did he say that? • What did John Paul Jones say when the British asked him to give up? What do you think about that? If you were Jones would you have surrendered or kept fighting? • What was Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley’s nickname and why was she called that? • What important place did TadeuszKosciszko help design? • Why do you think these heroes were willing to risk their lives in the war? • Design a medal of honor for one of the Patriot heroes we learned about today. Be sure the medal shows the heroes contribution. Please color it and make it all pretty!

  10. What does the term “civilian” mean? • Who said, “I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country”? Why did he say that? • What did John Paul Jones say when the British asked him to give up? What do you think about that? If you were Jones would you have surrendered or kept fighting? • What was Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley’s nickname and why was she called that? • What important place did TadeuszKosciszko help design? • Why do you think these heroes were willing to risk their lives in the war? • Design a medal of honor for one of the Patriot heroes we learned about today. Be sure the medal shows the heroes contribution. Please color it and make it all pretty!

  11. The End!

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