1. Leaders of the Revolutionary War Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Patrick Henry

2. Introduction of Revolutionary Leaders There were many leaders during the Revolutionary WarThere were many leaders during the Revolutionary War Next few slides will describe 3 important people of the warNext few slides will describe 3 important people of the war –Thomas Jefferson –George Washington –Patrick Henry

3. Thomas Jefferson Provided political leadership Expressed reasons for independence Wrote the Declaration of Independence –It said that authority belonged to the colonists –All people are equal –People have the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness Virginian

4. George Washington Provided military leadershipProvided military leadership Was commander-in-chief of the Continental ArmyWas commander-in-chief of the Continental Army –Patriots who were trained to fight VirginianVirginian

5. Patrick Henry Inspired patriots from the 13 colonies Spoke out against taxation without representation Famous Words –“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Virginian –Radical Patriot

6. W.I.O. Draw pictures to show the roles of the Revolutionary Leaders (1 picture for each leader.)Draw pictures to show the roles of the Revolutionary Leaders (1 picture for each leader.) –Hernan, Jocelyn, Kayla, Michael, Edgardo, Attar, Milton, Yansy, and Tori Pretend you are a soldier in the Continental Army. Write a letter home telling your family about the 3 Revolutionary Leaders.Pretend you are a soldier in the Continental Army. Write a letter home telling your family about the 3 Revolutionary Leaders. –William, Surabhi, Lourdes, Kevin, Danielle, and Mohamed, and Emily