Charles Willson Peale and His Contributions

Why are Charles Willson Peale's paintings significant to our understanding of the American Revolution?

• They provide a visual record of key figures from the era.

• They were used as propaganda during the war.

• They were the first photographs of the revolution.

• They were the only artworks created during the revolution.

What was a sign of status for wealthy individuals during Peale's time?

• Leading a militia

• Collecting taxidermied animals

• Having their portraits painted

• Owning a camera

In which battle did Charles Willson Peale participate as a militia leader?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Princeton

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

What was one of Peale's inventions after the American Revolution?

• The first camera

• A revolutionary printing press

• An automated drawing machine

• A new type of paintbrush

What was the original name of the museum founded by Peale?

• A Repository for Natural Curiosities

• The American Art Gallery

• The National Portrait Gallery

• The Philadelphia Museum