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| George Rogers Clark | Was sent to attack forts west of the Appalachian Mountains that were controlled by the British and Native Americans. Captured three key forts. |
| General Horatio Gates | Led American forces at Saratoga. |
| Nathanael Greene | Led American forces in the South against the British. Split his army into two groups. His group fought in eastern South Carolina. |
| Nathan Hale | Was caught behind British lines with information about British plans. Was tried and hanged as a spy. Famous last words were, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." |
| Thomas Jefferson | Chosen by Congress to write the Declaration of Independence. |
| John Paul Jones | Naval hero whose efforts are still remembered today. Commanded the "Bonhomme Richard" and defeated the "Serapis". |
| Richard Henry Lee | Introduced the Virginia resolution which proclaimed that "these United Colonies are, and of right out to be free and independent States." |
| Francis Marion | Leader of American forces using guerilla tactics against the British in the South. Known as the Swamp Fox. |
| Thomas Paine | Wrote "Common Sense" and "The Crisis" |
