Charles Willson Peale and His Contributions

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

• They were the only artworks created during the revolution.

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

• They were the first photographs of the revolution.

• They were used as propaganda during the war.

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

• Leading a militia

• Owning a camera

• Having their portraits painted

• Collecting taxidermied animals

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

• Battle of Princeton

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

What was one of the inventions Peale invested in after the war?

• An automated drawing machine

• A steam engine

• A printing press

• The first camera

What was the original name of the museum Peale founded?

• The American Museum of Art

• A Repository for Natural Curiosities

• The National Portrait Gallery

• The Philadelphia Museum