1. 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

2. Founder of the Sons of Liberty
Leader of the Boston Tea Party
Member of the First Continental Congress

3. Led militia in Georgia to their first victory at Kettle Creek
Fought throughout the southern colonies in the American Revolution

4. 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

5. Signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
Represented America at the Paris of Peace Treaty
Persuaded the French to support America

6. 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

7. 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

8. Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress
Signed the Declaration of Independence

9. Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress
Signed the Declaration of Independence

10. Presiding officer over the Continental Congress
First to sign the Declaration of Independence
Risked arrest by publicly supporting independence

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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress
Signed the Declaration of Independence

16. John Adams

17. Samuel Adams

18. Elijah Clarke

19. Austin
Dabney

20. Benjamin Franklin

21. King
George III

22. Nancy Hart

23. Button Gwinnett

24. Lyman Hall

25. John Hancock

26. Patrick Henry

27. Thomas Jefferson

28. Thomas Paine

29. Paul Revere

30. George Walton

31. George Washington

32. Sir James
Wright