The experiences we learned of ordinary citizens and soldiers who fought for the patriot cause deepen and enrich our understanding of the American Revolution is that not only respect people from that time such as George Washington but also Indians, Black slaves , middle and even the poor class. These groups were in a term where they really did not have value in society and could believe it could change their social status.

Native Indian Americans supported the American side as well as the British side. British promised them land that Americans took from them if they won the war according the readings the way we lived. Although this made the Iroquois Confederacy divide and therefore ended an era were Native Americans had the biggest alliance with groups among themselves.

However, Black slaves who fought in the American Revolution fought for their own liberty and for the status of slavery be ended. According to the readings and lectures they fought for both sides. White men were not really comfortable to let them fight. They were afraid that because since they were armed there was always a chance they would up rise against them.

Middle and poor class also had their own personal interest besides fighting for freedom for America but also for a better future. Army was consider to be a place where poor could rise from the bottom earn money for themselves since most of the men in the army where single but they were men that had families to support. This was an opportunity for a change. From being poor to middle class and from middle class to a better life, a change in the social status against the wealthiest merchants in America.

The last three groups were essential for the winning of the American Revolution since they fought with a dream of something better in a personal matter. They had a personal achievement where they wanted to succeed as well as the