1. American Revolution
Important
People &
Groups

2. George Washington
Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
Eventually chosen as the first President of the United States of America
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3. Paul Revere
Rode from Boston to Lexington with William Dawes to warn Patriots that the British were headed to fight
Engraved the misleading propaganda on the Boston Massacre
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4. Benjamin Franklin
Was a printer, writer, publisher, scientist, and inventor
Was an ambassador who convinced France to become an ally to America during in the fight for independence from Britain
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5. Thomas Jefferson Drafted the Declaration of Independence
Eventually becomes the 3rd President of the Untied States
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6. Benedict Arnold General in the American Revolution
Was accused of treason after turning into a spy for the British
Known as a traitor to America
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7. Patrick Henry Revolutionary leader
Known for making an angry speech against the Stamp Act
Was quoted for saying “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!”
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8. John Adams Revolutionary leader
Helped urge Congress to declare independence during the Revolution
Eventually becomes the 2nd President of the United States
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9. King George III King of England
Supported British policies, such as taxing colonists, that led to the American Revolution
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10. Samuel Adams Leader of the Sons of Liberty in Boston
Organized protests against taxes
Signed the Declaration of Independence
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11. Thomas Paine
Wrote a pamphlet, Common Sense, urging colonists to declare independence from Britain
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12. Crispus Attucks An African American sailor
Was one of the five colonists killed at the Boston Massacre
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13. Lord North British Prime Minister
Lead the British Parliament during the American Revolution
Enacted many of the taxes imposed on the colonists, such as the Stamp Act and Tea Act
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14. John Hancock President of the Continental Congress
First signer of the Declaration of Independence
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15. John Paul Jones Officer and Captain of the Continental Navy
He attached the British warship “Serapis”
Known for his famous statement, “I have not yet begun to fight”.
Remembered as the Father of the American Navy
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16. Francis Marion Known as the “Swamp Fox”
He led numerous raids to keep the British from gaining momentum
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17. Abigail Adams Patriot during the American Revolution
Wife of John Adams
Wrote letters to John Adams, often giving him advice during the American Revolution
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18. Charles Cornwallis British general in Revolutionary War
Surrendered to Americans during the Battle of Yorktown
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19. Nathan Hale 21 year old Patriot spy during the Revolutionary War
Was caught by the British and hanged
Known for the famous quote, “I only regret that I have but one live to lose for my country”.
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20. Baron von Steuben Prussian soldier
Helped provide training and discipline to American soldiers during the winter at Valley Forge
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21. Continental Army
Soldiers who fought against the British Army led by George Washington
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22. Sons of Liberty
A secret group of colonists who protested against British rule
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23. Hessians
A group of German soldiers who were hired by the British to give their army strength, like hired mercenaries
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