Can you name the foreign patriots that helped gain the USA their independence??

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Description:The Damn Foreigner:
This Scotsman was destined for greatness before getting killed at the gates of Quebec New Years' Eve 1775.
This lifelong professional British soldier resigned, moved to the colonies, became a patriot, won Saratoga, and lost Camden.
This young French idealist paid his own way to America, gained Washington's trust, and helped the Patriots bottle up Cornwallis near Yorktown.
This mysterious portuguese-born giant became a hero for his gallantry at Camden and Guilford C.H.
This firey Scot fled a murder rap from the British Navy only to become the foremost hero of the new American Navy and terror of the high seas for his former comrades.
This West Indian orphan served as Washington's aid-de-camp, fought bravely at Yorktown, became the 1st Secretary of Treasury, then died in the most famous duel in American history.
A capable general officer, bad luck and untenable circumstances led to his relief and court martial due to his abandonment of Ticonderoga in 1777.
Description:The Damn Foreigner:
This Frenchman, appointed the first Chief of Engineers of the Continental Army, supervised the successful siege works at Yorktown.
This Polish nobleman feld to the American Revolution from Poland, only to become the 'Father of the American Cavalry'.
This German 'nobleman' wrote the first drill manual for the Continental Army, transforming them into a professional fighting force.
This former england-born teacher crossed the Delaware with Washington only days after penning '...these are the days that try men's souls'.
Once considered the most experienced commander and 2nd in command of the Continentals, this eccentric general almost lost Monmouth before Washington swooped in to save the day.
This German officer who served in the French Army was literally the last American general on the field who fell at Camden.
This Lithuanian engineer helped save two Patriot armies from destruction, then went home and became the George Washington of Poland, fighting to free it from Russian domination.
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American Revolution: Darn Foreigners! Quiz

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  • Created Mar 29, 2010 in History
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