George Roger Clark was known as the "conqueror of the Old Northwest" during the American Revolutionary War. George Clark had become of great assistance in capturing the British and Indian territories, northwest of the Thirteen Colonies. Clark was a military leader of the American settlers during the American Revolutionary War, helping the Americans achieve success in the Northwest, and was known for conquering most of the Northwest Territory for the Thirteen Colonies. (“George Rogers Clark” 1)Clark, in the 1770s, helped Kentucky defend itself against Native Americans. At the time, Clark was transporting gunpowder to the American-British border. The Native Americans, who lived in the Northwest, disliked the Americans in the Northwest and their claims to Kentucky and, with the support of the British, waged war against the Americans. Clark was now responsible for defending the colonies and was promoted to major. Clark then made plans to take British forts in the region and persuaded Governor Patrick Henry to support him in capturing the forts. Clark had gained the support of Patrick Henry, was promoted to lieutenant colonel and given command of the mission (“George Clark” 1). With command of the mission, Clark had led 175 men who marched to Fort Kaskaskia, Illinois, in six days. The fort was almost defenseless and was easily taken by Clark's forces. Clark had sent Captain Leonard Helm to capture Fort Sackville, after learning that the fort was not defended against American spies. Leonard Helm had then captured the fort, but was recaptured by Henry Hamilton shortly afterwards. Henry Hamilton, the famous British “hair buyer,” used militia and Native Americans to take Fort Sackville. In winter, Clark led a force of 170 men...... middle of paper......): 1. AcademicSearch Premier. Internet. December 19, 2013. “Blue Licks Battlefield History.” History. Kentucky State Parks, nd Web. January 13, 2014. “Crawford Expedition.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, July 1, 2014. Web. January 13, 2014. “Battle of Sandusky – Ohio History Center.” » Battle of Sandusky - Ohio History Central. Ohio History Central, nd Web. January 13, 2014. "Sandusky Expedition of the Revolutionary War - Newspaper article describing the death of Colonel William Crawford." Sandusky Expedition of the Revolutionary War - Newspaper article describing the death of Colonel William Crawford. Np, and Web. January 13, 2014. Wendel, Bill. “George Rogers Clark and the Battle of Piqua.” George Rogers Clark and the Battle of Piqua. Bill Wendel, nd Web. January 13, 2014. “Battle of Piqua.” Battle of Piqua - Ohio History Center. Ohio History Center, nd Web. January 13.2014.