Have students draft a five-person “Patriot Team” and defend why their lineup could actually win the American Revolution. In this strategy-based activity, students review 17 real Revolutionary War figures (military leaders, diplomats, spies, nurses, and more) and draft their own five-person Patriot Team. Each profile includes strengths, risks, and specific contributions so students must think strategically rather than just pick famous names. Students weigh trade-offs, build balanced teams, and ju