People of Pre-Revolution

Samuel Adams Information Importance: a ringleader of the American Revolution and Sons of Liberty. When trouble was to be made, Samuel Adams was there. He was a constant opponent of British oppression. He started many protests, including the Boston Tea Party. Described as a firebrand, a revolutionary, and a patriot, he was perhaps the most vocal of his generation to demand independence from Great Britain. Interests: protesting, committees of correspondence, Sons of Liberty Favorite Music Lyrics: “You say you want a revolution, well you know...” The Beatles Favorite Movies: The Patriot Favorite Quotes: “All might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they should.” Friends: John Adams Paul Revere Patrick Henry Messages: Great protest yesterday! Can't wait for the Boston Tea Party! - Paul Revere When's the next tarring and feathering?? - Patrick Henry

Paul Revere Information Importance: He was a member of the Sons of Liberty. He made the engraving of the Boston Massacre. He joined with 50 other revolutionaries in the Boston Tea Party. Revere became a regular messenger to help the revolutionary cause. He took that historic ride to Lexington to inform the people that British troops were coming. The next day the Revolutionary War began and because of Revere, the patriots were ready. Interests: midnight riding, making engravings of Boston Massacre, Sons of Liberty Favorite Music: “The Ride of Paul Revere” Favorite Movies: The Horse Whisperer Favorite Quotes: “The British are coming!” Friends: Samuel Adams Dr. Samuel Prescott Wentworth Cheswell Messages: That Boston Massacre picture was awesome. You really showed everybody how evil those redcoats are. - Samuel Adams Thanks for warning us about the British coming after us. - minuteman

John Adams Information Importance: He successfully defended the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre (1770). He was a delegate to the Continental Congress. Helped persuade them to declare independence from England. Also helped write the Declaration of Independence. Interests: reading, writing letters to his wife Favorite Music: “America the Beautiful” Favorite Movies: Independence Day Favorite Quotes: “Liberty, once lost, is lost forever” Friends: Samuel Adams Abigail Adams Messages: Dear John, when you are fighting for America's independence, remember the ladies. We are helping too. - Abigail

Thomas Paine Information Importance: Thomas Paine was one of the great fiery voices of the American Revolution. He published Common Sense, a popular pamphlet that argued for complete American independence from Britain. Later that year in his pamphlet The American Crisis he penned his famous line, "These are the times that try men's souls" and inspired the colonists to keep fighting the war. Interests: writing, inspiring people Favorite Music: Don't stop believin' by Journey Favorite Movies: Freedom Writers Favorite Quotes: “Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part” Friends: Benjamin Franklin Patrick Henry Messages: I loved Common Sense. It is really inspiring the colonies to fight for independence from England. - Patrick Henry Thank you for writing The Crisis. It has inspired my men to keep fighting the war. - George Washington

Patrick Henry Information Importance: Henry's reputation as a passionate and fiery speaker exceeded even that of Samuel Adams. Argued openly for separation from England which was treason against the mother country. Interests: giving awesome speeches Favorite Music: “Not Afraid” by Eminem Favorite Movies: Rebel Without A Cause Favorite Quotes: “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” Friends: James Otis John Adams Messages: Wow man, you're a real rebel!! - Benjamin Franklin When you said give me liberty or give me death I got chills! - James Otis

Benjamin Franklin Information Importance: During the American Revolution, he convinced the French to help the Americans. Franklin told the French that if the Redcoats won the war that the British would be too powerful. The French and British were enemies, so having Great Britain be this powerful would be bad for the French. The French sent supplies to the colonists through Franklin and his spies. Interests: writing, inventing, having fun Favorite Music: “Party in the U.S.A.” Miley Cyrus Favorite Movies: National Treasure Favorite Quotes: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Friends: King Louis – King of France George Washington Messages: If you need any more soldiers or supplies, let me know. - King Louis Thanks for getting help from France. I really needed it. - George Washington

Wentworth Cheswell Information Importance: An African American patriot leader and first African American elected to public office. He was a messenger just like Paul Revere. When Paul Revere rode to Lexington and Concord warning the British were coming, Cheswell rode to New Hampshire issuing the same warning. Interests: teaching, politics, horseback riding Favorite Music: Back in the Saddle Again by Gene Autry Favorite Movies: Racing Stripes Favorite Quotes: “Wait a minute! I made the same ride as Revere! How come no one knows me?!?!” Friends: Paul Revere Dr. Samuel Prescott Messages: Dude, you should have gone to Lexington and Concord....then everyone would have known your name. - Paul Revere

Crispus Attucks Information Importance: The first American to die in the colonists' fight for freedom from Britain. He was an escaped slave. He was shot and killed when British soldiers opened fire on unarmed colonists in what became known as the Boston Massacre Interests: protesting, fighting Favorite Music: “Hit me with your best shot!” by Pat Benatar Favorite Movies: Live Free or Die Hard Favorite Quotes: “Don't shoot!!!” Friends: Samuel Adams Patrick Henry Messages: "Honor to Crispus Attucks, who was leader and voice that day; The first to defy, and the first to die, with Maverick, Carr, and Gray. Call it riot or revolution, his hand first clenched at the crown: His feet were the first in perilous place to pull the King's flag down” - John Boyle O'Reilly

Thomas Jefferson Information Importance: Wrote the Declaration of Independence. He was also an inventor, scientist and architect. Interests: writing, inventing, building things, reading Favorite Music: “Too late to apologize.” By OneRepublic Favorite Movies: 1776 Favorite Quotes: “We hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal.” Friends: Benjamin Franklin John Adams Messages: “Thanks for declaring our independence from England! I hate them!” - Samuel Adams

King George III Information Importance: King of England. The Declaration of Independence refers to the king over and over again but only as “HE” and he is the king who lost the fight to keep control over the American colonies. Interests: being mean, making the colonies obey him Favorite Music: “I'm Bad” Michael Jackson Favorite Movies: Psycho Favorite Quotes: “A traitor is everyone who does not agree with me.” Friends: His mom Messages: Dear George, Bring it!! - Patrick Henry Why are you so mean? - John Adams You're gonna lose! - George Washington