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what family do you think contributed the most to the formation of America?

the family had a person command in the American revolution as well as the civil war.

Update:

the first dork that says the lees will get 10 points. light horse harry lee commanded under Washington and his son Robert e lee commanded during the civil war. Robert's house was turned into Arlington national cemetary after the war.not that it did anything for the country.

i never said they were on winning sides...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The Morris Family contributed the most.

    Robert Morris, specifically, financed the Revolutionary war after the Colonists had run out of money and were surely doomed.

    Robert had established the Bank of North America and was a very wealthy man.

    He and his brother, Luis Morris were both signers of the Declaration of Independence.

    Robert financed the Revolutionary war with every dollar he had.

    Because of his contributions the Colonists were able to win the war, and the United Sates were born.

    Incidentally, Robert died a pauper because the United States never paid him back.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, also including

    John Adams!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    Thomas Jefferson and George Washington were cousins, so I vote for them

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    anyone who lost a loved one in the rebellion against king

    george. as to "the founding fathers" they all contributed

    equally to the cuase....they all gave EVERYTHING they

    had for the cuase...

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Christ Columbus, and his family. Also Queen Isabella, she gave him ships.

    I am guessing you have a pet answer.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I don't know.

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