Conclusion

Congratulations on a job well done!

During the Revolutionary War many brave people risked their lives and fortunes for causes they believed in. These people were amazing! Each patriot doing what they could, for what they believed was right, despite the probable consequences, is exciting stuff to learn about.

On both sides of the conflict there were patriots and scoundrels.  Depending on the perspective of the people involved and how they believed - that’s how they are remembered. Has your perspective changed during this WebQuest?

Other things to think about

Even though the Web site list you were given to investigate was big, it still only included a few of the people that helped the colonies win their independence. There were many more.
One rather famous one that was not included in this WebQuest was Nathanial (Nathan) Hale. He is regarded as our first national hero, and he was a spy. He did not ask to be one, but he said he would serve in any way he could. Here is his story in short, from a Website dedicated to his memory http://members.aol.com/ellseybell/nhale.html . I’ve copied some of it here for you. Since this is a shortened version, the words in the parentheses are mine to help make the story clear.
 

They (the British soldiers) became increasingly suspicious of all colonists, and were on the look-out for anyone out of the ordinary. Meanwhile, Nathan was ready to return (having gathered information on British troop movements) and report to General Washington. The night of September 21st, Hale was stopped by a group of Queen's Rangers while trying to cross back to the American side.

The soldiers brought Hale to their headquarters. He was searched, and incriminating evidence was found on his person. Nathan was taken to General William Howe's residence, where he was questioned about his mission and name. Hale frankly admitted both. Howe condemned him to die by hanging at eleven the next morning. Hale was not given the benefit of a trial.

The soldiers marched the young man to a greenhouse, where he spent the night. Hale requested a minister and a Bible, but both requests were denied. Early the next morning, Nathan was taken to a Colonel Montressor's tent. The British colonel offered him pen and paper, which he used to write letters to his mother and brother Enoch. However, both letters were destroyed.
A few hours later, Hale was taken to the place of his execution. He made a short, eloquent speech, ending with, 
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
 

He was 21 years old. His brave final words continue to inspire patriots today.

Would you be surprised to learn:
 
that Nathan Hale was quoting another patriot from another time?
 
that in Great Britain today they do not celebrate the 4th of July?
 
that in Great Britain the USA is still jokingly referred to as “The Colonies?”
 
that we have fought other wars against Great Britain ?
 
that we have been allies with Great Britain in still other wars?
 
that today our two nations are very good friends?
 
So it seems that even though both countries were working together in the beginning of our history we ultimately decided we could not work together. The colonies wanted to become independent and went as far to have a war in order to break away. After that war we fought another war (in 1812) against each other, and yet we still had conflicts. Fortunately, we settled those conflicts peaceably. The two countries eventually become friends again, and remain so today.
There is probably a good lesson in that history somewhere; it might even have parallels to our personal relationships today. It parrallels our conflicts with one another for sure, and maybe even between our country and other countries … I imagine everyone could think about that for a while.
 

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America's Most Wanted ~1776~