The American Revolution Leaders during the Revolutionary Years

John Adams 1735-1826 One of the first colonist to propose independence Assisted in drafting the Declaration of the Independence Helped to negotiate the Paris Peace Treaty in 1783

Samuel Adams 1722-1803 Founder of the Sons of Liberty Leader of the Boston Tea Party Member of the First Continental Congress

Elijah Clarke 1733-1799 Led militia in Georgia to their first victory at Kettle Creek Fought throughout the southern colonies in the American Revolution

Austin Dabney 1765-1830 A slave who became a private in the Georgia Militia Only black soldier to fight in the Battle of Kettle Creek. Only African American Granted land for military service

Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 Signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution Represented America at the Paris of Peace Treaty Persuaded the French to support America

King George III 1738-1820 King of England during the Revolution Enacted the Royal Proclamation of 1763 Imposed the series of Acts that finally led to colonial America’s rebellion

Nancy Hart 1735-1830 A fierce patriot Spy for the patriots Known for her determined efforts to rid the area of Tories, English soldiers, and British sympathizers. Killing one Tory and capturing others who came to take her food

Button Gwinnett 1732-1777 Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress Signed the Declaration of Independence

Lyman Hall 1724-1790 Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress Signed the Declaration of Independence

John Hancock 1737-1793 Presiding officer over the Continental Congress First to sign the Declaration of Independence Risked arrest by publicly supporting independence

Patrick Henry 1736-1799 A member of the colonial legislature of Virginia- the House of Burgesses Noted orator and statesman “…give me liberty or give me death.”

Thomas Jefferson 1743-1826 Primary author of the Declaration of Independence An outspoken leader for natural rights of man Held many state and federal offices during and after the War

Thomas Paine 1737-1809 Powerful writer and used this ability to support the revolutionary cause Wrote “Common Sense”- a pamphlet that highlighted British exploits in the colonies

Paul Revere 1735-1818 American silversmith who served as courier for revolutionary cause “Paul Revere’s Ride”- he never finished it Led colonists during the War, but left his service in disrepute

George Walton around 1749-1804 Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress Signed the Declaration of Independence

George Washington 1732-1799 Led the British troops who started the French and Indian War Led the Continental army against the British General at the Battle of Yorktown First President

Sir James Wright about 1714-1785 Royal Governor of Georgia during the Revolution Taken prisoner by revolutionaries, but escaped Set up an opposing government in British-controlled Savannah

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People Facts 1. Who was the leader of the Continental Army? 2. What three Georgians signed the Declaration of Independence? 3. Who led the militia at Kettle Creek? 4. Who was the primary author of the Declaration? 5. Who was the only one to sign the Declaration and the Constitution?

Quick Facts continue 6. What county is named after a woman? 7. What did she do to get this recognition? 8. Who was the only black man at Kettle Creek? 9. What does Austin Dabney receive as a thank you for fighting on the patriot side of the American Revolution? 10. Who was responsible for imposing the Acts that eventually lead to the American Revolution?