Question

One person with this surname was the only non-general given a gold medal by the Second Continental Congress for actions at the Battle of Paulus Hook. George Moore discovered a manuscript written by a prisoner of war with this surname outlining a plan for British victory in the American Revolution. Another person with this surname was nicknamed “Granny” after losing the Battle of Cheat Mountain, but was later affectionately nicknamed (*) “Marse.” One man with this surname was shot in the cheek in a duel after being court-martialed (-5[1])for retreating during the Battle of Monmouth, while another defeated George McClellan (10[1])during the Seven Days Battles (10[1])while leading the Army of Northern Virginia. (10[1])For 10 points, give this surname of Revolutionary War generals Charles and Henry, and Civil War general Robert. ■END■

ANSWER: Lee [accept Robert E. Lee or Robert Edward Lee; accept Henry Lee III; accept Charles Lee]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Arthur StadlinOhio State BOhio State A 86-5
Roxanne TangOhio State A Ohio State B9810
JamesMichigan AKenyon B10310
AdamMichigan BKenyon A11010

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2023 ARCADIA at DukeEmory, Duke, YaleY4100%0%0%101.50
2023 ARCADIA at EmoryEmory, Duke, YaleY4100%0%0%106.00
2023 ARCADIA at ImperialImperialY5100%0%60%121.20
2023 ARCADIA at MarylandMaryland, OnlineY3100%0%0%111.67
2023 ARCADIA OnlineMaryland, OnlineY3100%0%33%105.33
2023 ARCADIA at TexasOhio State, TexasY3100%0%33%118.67
2023 ARCADIA at Ohio StateOhio State, TexasY3100%0%33%103.67