1. Explain the role played by the following individuals during the American Revolution. A. Peter Salem
B. John Paul Jones
C. Bernardo de Gálvez
D. Marquis de Lafayette
E. Abigail Adams

A. Peter Salem

An enslaved African American who fought at Concord and at the Battle of Bunker Hill. He eventually won his freedom.

B. John Paul Jones - An American naval officer who became a war hero when he defeated the British in a battle between the Bonhomme Richard and the Serapis.

C. Bernardo de Gálvez - The Spanish governor of Louisiana, shipped supplies to American troops and raised an army to fight the British.

D. Marquis de Lafayette - A French aristocrat and military officer who was a leader at Valley Forge and a key aide to George Washington throughout the war.

E. Abigail Adams - As a prominent Boston citizen, she advocated on behalf of women's rights. Also, she was the wife of John Adams.

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