People of The American Revolution

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Mercy Otis Warren

A patriot play-writer in the American Revolution. She wrote plays and poems encouraging independence.

Loyalist

American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence

Patriot

American colonists who were determined to fight the British until American independence was won

Thomas Paine

Author of "Common Sense" and "American Crisis."

General Cornwallis

British general who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown

Paul Revere

Carved the Boston Massacre. Warned the colonists that "The British are Coming!"

George Washington

Commander of the Continental Army. He was an excellent military leader that was trusted and respected by his troops.

John Paul Jones

First American naval hero who founded the American Navy. Famous words "I have not yet begun to fight!"

Crispus Attucks

First person to be killed at The Boston Massacre.

Benjamin Franklin

Founding Father and signed the Declaration of Independence. He was an inventor and drew the "Join or Die" political cartoon.

Marquis de Lafayette

French aristocrat who helped the Continental Army and believed in liberty and freedom. He was moved by the words in the Declaration of Independence.

King George III

King of England who wanted to tax and discipline the colonists. He ignored the Olive Branch Petition (truce).

Samuel Adams

Leaders of "Sons of Liberty." Organized resistance to British taxes.

Wentworth Cheswell

Made the famous ride with Paul Revere to warn about the British Invasion. First African American to hold public office.

Patrick Henry

Member of the First Continental Congress and said the famous quote "...give me liberty, or give me death!"

John Adams

Patriot from Massachusetts. "Father of Independence." Cousin of Sam Adams.

James Armistead

Slave and spy for the continental army.

Abigail Adams

Wife of John Adams. Asks her husband to "remember the ladies." Early advocate for women's rights

Thomas Jefferson

Wrote the Declaration of Independence and member of the First Continental Congress.


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