American Revolution I
A resident of Virginia, he was a surveyor, a planter, a soldier in the French and Indian War, a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congresses, commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
Who was George Washington?
Propagandist and journalist; wrote pamphlet “Common Sense” persuading Americans to join the Patriot cause.
Who was Thomas Paine?
An early and effective leader in the American Revolution. He was a member of the committee which wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
A member of the Virginia House of Burgesses; spoke against the Stamp Act; famous quote “Give me liberty or give me death.”
Who was Patrick Henry?
The American general who changed sides and betrayed the Patriots.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
Silversmith and secret member of the Sons of Liberty.
Who was Paul Revere?
Member of the committee which wrote the Declaration of Independence, but spent most of the period of the American Revolution in France. Hint – Mrs. Y’s favorite founding father!
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
A German-born soldier who helped whip the Patriots in Washington's army into shape.
Who was Baron von Steuben?
Colonial leader of the Green Mountain Boys from Vermont.
Who was Ethan Allen?
Retired British General who joined the Patriots. His nickname was "Grannie".
Who was Horatio Gates?
A French aristocrat who played a leading role in two revolutions in France and in the American Revolution.
Who was The Marquis de Lafayette?
He feared that the loss of one group of colonies would lead to the loss of others and the eventual decline of the empire. King of Great Britain during the American Revolution.
Who was King George III?
An African American man; became the first casualty of the American Revolution when he was shot and killed in what became known as the Boston Massacre
Who was Crispus Attucks?
Lawyer and politician; defended British soldiers after the Boston Massacre; a member of the Continental Congress (representing Massachusetts); a strong supporter of independence.
Who was John Adams?
British General in charge of the Army in America.
Who was Charles Cornwallis?
Wife of a Massachusetts Patriot; anonymously wrote several propaganda pieces supporting the Patriot cause; wrote the first history of the American Revolutionary War based on notes she had taken.
Who was Mercy Otis Warren?
Wife of a president, she served as his confidant and support while he served in the Continental Congress. She reminded her husband to take care of the women, who would not hold themselves bound by laws in which they had no voice (“Remember the ladies”).
Who was Abigail Adams?
An American physician who played a leading role in American Patriot organizations in Boston in the early days of the American Revolution, eventually serving as President of the revolutionary Massachusetts Provincial Congress.
Who was Joseph Warren?
Tory (British) supporter whose's tea was dumped in the Boston Harbor by the Sons of Liberty. He later changes sides and put all of his money behind the Patriots.
Who was John Hancock?
African American Patriot; like Paul Revere, he made an all-night ride back from Boston to warn his community of the impending British invasion; served in the army and fought at the Battle of Saratoga.
Who was Wentworth Cheswell?
Founder of U.S. Navy and led raids on British vessels during the American Revolution
Who was John Paul Jones?
Polish-born Jewish immigrant to America who played an important role in financing the Revolution; arrested by the British as a spy.
Who was Haym Salomon?
He protected American ships in the port of New Orleans and helped transport war supplies, and took up arms and fought to protect Louisiana.
Who was Bernardo Galvez?
Enslaved African American in Virginia; Marquis de Lafayette recruited him as a spy for the Continental Army.
Who was James Armistead?
Played a role in many of the events which contributed to the Revolution including organized opposition to the Stamp Act, protests waged by the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Massacre.
Who was Samuel Adams?