People of The American Revolution
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.
