1. People of the Revolution

2. King George III British king during the Revolutionary era

3. Lord Cornwallis British general who surrendered at Yorktown

4. Samuel Adams Leader of the “Sons of Liberty” Called “Father of the Revolution” Believed in independence

5. John Adams He championed the cause of independence Lawyer from Boston (honest man) 2 nd president of the United States

6. George Washington Commander of the Continental Army 1 st President of the United States

7. Thomas Jefferson Major author of the Declaration of Independence 3 rd President of the United States

8. Patrick Henry Outspoken member of the House of Burgesses Inspired colonial patriotism with “Give me liberty or give me death” speech

9. Benjamin Franklin Prominent member of the Continental Congress Helped frame the Declaration of Independence Famous inventor Wrote, “Poor Richard’s Almanac

10. Thomas Paine Journalist who was the author of the pamphlet “Common Sense”

11. Phillis Wheatley Former slave who wrote poems and plays to support American independence

12. Paul Revere One of the “Sons of Liberty” A silversmith and artisan He made a daring ride to warn colonists of the British arrival

13. John Locke He was a political philosopher who’s ideas influence the Declaration of Independence including: –People have natural rights to life, liberty, and property –Government is created to protect the rights of the people and has limited powers the people consent to

14. Parliament British law making body

15. Sons of Liberty A group of patriots who organized boycotts and protests They threw the tea into the Boston Harbor

16. Minutemen Colonial men who would be ready to fight in 60 seconds (1 minute)