Question

For this portfolio, you will write an essay on a little-known hero from the Revolutionary War era and provide a summary about his or her life and contribution to the war.


Your final product will include the following information about the person you choose to research:

· brief summary of the person’s life

· contributions to the Revolutionary War, including events leading to the outbreak of the war or contributions made during the war

· why you think this person is a hero

Your subject should not be someone obvious or famous such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Marquis de Lafayette, or Benedict Arnold, for example. Try to find someone who was just an average citizen or low-ranking soldier who stepped up in a time of need. Be sure to include where you found your information.