Who am I? Famous People from United States History

Who am I? I was born in London.

I was educated in Elton and Cambridge. Who am I? I was educated in Elton and Cambridge.

I helped capture New York in 1776. Who am I? I helped capture New York in 1776.

I became the second in command to Henry Clinton in 1778. Who am I? I became the second in command to Henry Clinton in 1778.

I was a general in the British army. Who am I? I was a general in the British army.

I surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown in 1781. Who am I? I surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown in 1781.

Who am I? I am Lord Cornwallis!

I was a journalist and author. Who am I? I was a journalist and author.

I met Benjamin Franklin and came to the American colonies in 1774. Who am I? I met Benjamin Franklin and came to the American colonies in 1774.

I was a contributing editor to the Pennsylvania Magazine. Who am I? I was a contributing editor to the Pennsylvania Magazine.

Who am I? I served as a solider in 1776.

I wrote a pamphlet titled Common Sense. Who am I? I wrote a pamphlet titled Common Sense.

Who am I? I died on June 8, 1809.

Who am I? I am Thomas Paine!

Who am I? I am from Virginia.

Who am I? I was the representative from the state of Virginia to the Continental Congress.

My wife’s name was Martha. Who am I? My wife’s name was Martha.

Who am I? I was president from 1789-1797.

I am known as the “Father of our Country”. Who am I? I am known as the “Father of our Country”.

I was the first president of the United States. Who am I? I was the first president of the United States.

Who am I? I am George Washington!

Who am I? I am from Virginia.

I bought the Louisiana Purchase from France. Who am I? I bought the Louisiana Purchase from France.

Who am I? I was the ambassador to France, Governor of VA, Secretary of State and Vice President.

I was the third President of the United States. Who am I? I was the third President of the United States.

I was a major author of the Declaration of Independence. Who am I? I was a major author of the Declaration of Independence.

Who am I? I was a leader of the Democratic Republicans and favored a weak national government.

Who am I? I am Thomas Jefferson!

I was a prominent member of the Continental Congress. Who am I? I was a prominent member of the Continental Congress.

I helped frame the Declaration of Independence. Who am I? I helped frame the Declaration of Independence.

I worked as a printer in Philadelphia and London, England. Who am I? I worked as a printer in Philadelphia and London, England.

I conducted a kite experiment and discovered electricity. Who am I? I conducted a kite experiment and discovered electricity.

I was a statesman and ambassador to France. Who am I? I was a statesman and ambassador to France.

I published Poor Richard’s Almanac. Who am I? I published Poor Richard’s Almanac.

Who am I? I am Benjamin Franklin!

I helped from the Bill of Rights. Who am I? I helped from the Bill of Rights.

I was the United States president during the War of 1812. Who am I? I was the United States president during the War of 1812.

I am often called the “Father of the Constitution”. Who am I? I am often called the “Father of the Constitution”.

Who am I? I helped create the federal system, which divides the power between the central government and the states.

I served as Secretary of State for President Thomas Jefferson. Who am I? I served as Secretary of State for President Thomas Jefferson.

I was the fourth president of the United States. Who am I? I was the fourth president of the United States.

Who am I? I am James Madison!