1. The American Revolution
Leaders during the Revolutionary Years

2. 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

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

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

5. Austin Dabney
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

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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. Lyman Hall
Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress
Signed the Declaration of Independence

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

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

13. Thomas Jefferson
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

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

15. Paul Revere
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

16. George Walton around
Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress
Signed the Declaration of Independence

17. George Washington
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

18. 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

19. Hall, Gwinnett, and Walton

20. 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?

21. 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?