American Revolution heroes

I was a celebrated scientist and inventor. 

This British General did not capture Washington's weak and hungry troops at Valley Forge.

I had the honor of serving as the very first First Lady of the United States of America.

She signed up as a soldier. She called herself Robert Shurtleff.

I was recognized for my brilliant writing, expressed most clearly in the Declaration of Independence. 

I became the head shoemaker at Mount Vernon and was the only enslaved person immediately freed in Washington's will.

I was born in Virginia. I served as commander in chief of the Continental Army.

I was born in France and came to America when I was 19 to help fight in the American Revolution.

I served as the first Vice President of the United States under George Washington.