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Revolutionary War Facts

The Revolutionary War Facts page has links to many different types of facts about the Revolutionary War. There are George Washington Facts, Facts about James Madison, Samuel Adams Facts, Facts on Thomas Jefferson and Facts on Paul Revere. Other pages are in the works, such as John Adams Facts and Facts about Benjamin Franklin. So check back if you don't see the Revolutionary War Facts that you want today. They will likely be added soon.



George Washington Facts

  • Did you know George Washington proposed to Martha after knowing her for only three weeks?
  • Did you know George Washington had 9 brothers and sisters?
  • Did you know George Washington was called "The Old Fox" by Lord Cornwallis, the British general Washington defeated to end the Revolutionary War?

  • Read about these and more interesting George Washington Facts here


    Facts on Thomas Jefferson

  • Did you know Thomas Jefferson narrowly escaped capture by General Banastre Tarleton, the infamous villain that Mel Gibson fought against in the movie "The Patriot?"
  • Did you know Thomas Jefferson used to greet people at the White House in a robe and slippers?
  • Did you know Thomas Jefferson was six feet tall and had red hair?

  • Read about these and more interesting Facts on Thomas Jefferson here


    Facts on James Madison

  • Did you know James Madison stood only 5 feet 4 inches tall?
  • Did you know President James Madison fled Washington DC when the British invaded in 1812 and burned the city?
  • Did you know James Madison was the first President of the United States to wear long pants instead of knee breaches?

  • Read about these and more interesting Facts about James Madison here


    Samuel Adams Facts

  • Did you know Samuel Adams was fired by future delegate to the Continental Congress Thomas Cushing because he wasn't any good at business?
  • Did you know that Samuel Adams is sometimes called "The Father of the American Revolution?"
  • Did you know that Samuel Adams had six children, but only two survived to adulthood?

  • Read about these and more interesting Samuel Adams Facts here


    Facts on Paul Revere

  • Did you know Paul Revere had sixteen children?
  • Did you know Paul Revere was a famous church bell manufacturer?
  • Did you know Paul Revere was captured by British soldiers on the night of his famous midnight ride?

  • Read about these and more interesting Facts on Paul Revere here







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