Preserving America's Historical Significance

Pop Quiz – Early American History

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During the War for Independence the Commanding General of the Rebel Army had as his Cavalry Commander another Virginian who had a reputation for daring and genius. Can you name that Virginian General?

 

Here are some clues:

    • He was born at Leesylvania near Dumfries, Virginia.
    • He graduated from Princeton in 1773.
    • His skill as a horseman, as well as his temperament, made him a natural cavalryman.
    • In a surprise attack at Paulus Hook, New Jersey, he captured 400 British soldiers with the loss of only one man.
    • He was the Governor of Virginia

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