The American Revolution: Key Figures

During the 19^th Century Manawa was a political figure among his tribes. Manawa had origin of a Scottish father he characterized himself as a full Native American. Manawa was chief of around 3,300 warriors during the United States’ involvement in the Creek Civil War.

As his mother abandoned him at a young age, and after his siblings left him Tanskwatawa grew up to be a very unique individual. Although proving people wrong he learn how to hunt and do his art but later became an alcoholic. But one night he fell and when he woke up he claimed having a vision of the Great Spirit. After the event he became a military leader.

Washington is known for his bravery, intelligence, and compassion in the battlefield. Although the army was fragile he kept it together during the war with the British in 1781. He was elected as the first president of the united states and served for two consecutive terms.

Became a colonel of the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment, then he was promoted to brigadier general in the American Revolution. Wayne helped lead the win in the Battle of Fallen Timbers that resulted in the removal of Native American from Ohio and surrounding areas.

Jackson lost two of his siblings because of the British and his mother died of cholera after serving as a nurse helping American prisoners. Jackson became an orphan at the age of 14 and developed a hatred towards the British that lasted as long as defeating them.