Why was George Rogers Clark important in the Revolutionary War?

Answer 1

George Rogers Clark is important in the Revolutionary War because he defeated the British in the Illinois Campaign. This prevented the British from seizing that territory. As part of the peace treaty, this land was ceded to the United States, thus opening the West for expansion.

Answer 2

Clark lead Virginia frontier fighters against the British in the Ohio Valley. Clark also captured the British forts at Kaskaskia and Cahokia with the help of some Miami Indians. He also planned a surprise attack on the British fort at Vincennes. When he and his men reached the fort, they spread out Into the Woods and made their numbers appear greater. The British commander believed it useless to fight. He surrendered Vincennes in February 1779.

Answer 3

george rogers clark was the Kentucky frontier military leader

Answer 4

He helped captured Kaskaskia and Cahokia.