People of the Revolution
Wentworth Cheswell
Side Chosen: PATRIOT During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)? African American Teacher who signed a form in support of independence. Also served as a soldier in the American Revolution and helped in the key battle "Saratoga". Quote/Interesting Fact: 1st African American to be elected to political office and was one of the other riders in the Midnight Ride.
James Armistead
Side Chosen: PATRIOT During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)? An African American Slave who served as a spy for the colonists during the American Revolution. He was very helpful in the Battle of Yorktown which ended the war. Quote/Interesting Fact: He pretended to a runaway slave and told the British he would help them to spy on colonists, but he really was a spy for the colonists.
Haym Salomon
Side Chosen: PATRIOT During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)? Member of the Sons of Liberty, and was key in helping the colonists finance the war. Quote/Interesting Fact: Was arrested as a spy twice by the British, and later helped colonists escape who had been arrested.
Abigail Adams
Side Chosen: PATRIOT During the Revolution what was she known for (Famous)? She was an early advocate of women's rights. Quote/Interesting Fact: 1. Married to John Adams. 2. One of the greatest letter writers in history.
Mercy Otis Warren
Side Chosen: PATRIOT During the Revolution what was she known for (Famous)? Woman writer & poet who shared her political views on independence, and advised politicians. Quote/Interesting Fact: Writer of the book called "History of Rise, Progress, and Termination of Revolution" which discusses the American Revolution.
Alexander Hamilton
Side Chosen: Patriot During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)? Soldier in the Continental Army. Secretary for George Washington. General in the battle of Yorktown. Quote/ Interesting Fact: Later became one of the first members of the President's Cabinet (a group of advisors).
Bernardo de Galvez
Side Chosen: Spanish - PATRIOT During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)? Fought against the British in the American Revolution and helped the colonies take over Florida. Quote/Interesting Fact: The city of Galveston is named after him.
George Washington
Significance... 1. Commander In Chief of Continental Army 2. Led colonies to victory over the English Patriot or Loyalist? PATRIOT
Benjamin Franklin
Significance... 1. Helped draft (write) Declaration of Independence 2. Worked in France trying to get money and help for war with Britain 3. Negotiated Treaty of Paris-ending war with England. 4. Created Albany Plan - "Join or die" Patriot or Loyalist? PATRIOT
King George III
Significant Contribution: 1. Approved use of force against the colonies which led to rebellion 2. King of England Patriot or Loyalist? LOYALIST Interesting Fact or Quote: "A traitor is everyone who doesn't agree with me!" After the War? Lost the American colonies
John Paul Jones
Significant Contribution: 1. Captured 16 prizes in a single cruise 2. Most famous naval battle of war 3. Sank enemy despite his ship being destroyed Patriot or Loyalist? PATRIOT Interesting Fact or Quote: "I have not yet begun to fight!" Said when his ship was sunk. After the War? Served in Russian Navy and retired in France
Marquis de Lafayette
Significant Contribution: 1. Frenchman who believed in independence so much he joined the Continental Army. 2. Got supplies for army from France 3. Brought troops from France and helped defeat British at Yorktown Patriot or Loyalist? PATRIOT Interesting Fact or Quote: Remained a friend of George Washington After the War? Returned home to France & got involved in French Revolution Spoke out against ruling party, was imprisoned for many years
Samuel Adams
Significant Contribution: 1. Helped form the Sons of Liberty 2. May have participated in Boston Tea Party Patriot or Loyalist? PATRIOT Interesting Fact or Quote: Family owned a brewery. He lost it due to bad financial choices. After the War? He thought the Constitution gave too much power to the Federal gov't.
John Adams
Significant Contribution: 1. Member of Continental Congress 2. Nominated G. Washington as Commander of Army 3. Argued for and signed Declaration of Independence 4. Went to France for money for war Patriot or Loyalist? PATRIOT Interesting Fact or Quote: Died the same day as T. Jefferson-50 years to the day of the Declaration of Independence being signed. July 4, 1826 After the War? 2nd President of the U.S. Served for 1 term.
Thomas Paine
Significant Contribution: 1. Published Common Sense—explained the reasons for the war in everyday language so regular people could get behind it. 2. Wrote American Crisis—encouraged people to continue supporting the war even when they were suffering. 3. Served in Continental Army Patriot or Loyalist? PATRIOT Interesting Fact or Quote: His bones were lost after they were dug up to be buried in England. After the War? 1. Went to France during French Revolution 2. Was put in prison
Thomas Jefferson
Significant Contribution: 1. Wrote the Declaration of Independence 2. Delegate to Continental Congress 3. Foreign minister to France Patriot or Loyalist? PATRIOT Interesting Fact or Quote: Died same day as John Adams-50 years to the day of signing of Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826 After the War? 1. Vice-President under John Adams 2. 3rd President of the U.S. - Served for 2 terms
Crispus Attucks
Significant Contribution: Former slave who was killed in the Boston Massacre. Known for being the first to die in the battle for independence. Patriot or Loyalist? PATRIOT Interesting Fact or Quote: Supporter of the anti-slavery movement
Patrick Henry
Significant Contribution: Served in First Continental Congress Patriot or Loyalist? PATRIOT Interesting Fact or Quote: "Give me liberty or give me death!" After the War? First governor of the free state of Virginia