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Lawyer and politician, defended British soldiers after the Boston Massacre, a member of the Continental Congress (representing Massachusetts), strong supporter of independence.
Who is John Adams?
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He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses who encouraged his colony to break from England where he was famous for his quote "Give me liberty or give me death". He spoke out against the Stamp Act and served in the Continental Army.
Who is Patrick Henry?
100
She was the wife of a Massachusetts Patriot who anonymously wrote several propaganda pieces supporting the Patriot cause.
Who is Mercy Otis Warren?
200
Played a role in many of the events which contributed to the Revolution including organizing opposition to the Stamp Act, protests waged by the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Massacre.
Who is Samuel Adams?
200
A French nobleman who respected the concepts of liberty and freedom and constitutional government. He fought in the American Revolution commanding forces for George Washington and volunteering his money for supplies. Encouraged France to help the Americans.
Who is the Marquis de Lafayette?
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He was member of the committee which wrote the Declaration of Independence but spent most of the period of the American Revolution in France. He helped get France as an ally and was involved in negotiating the Treaty of Paris 1783 which ended the war.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
300
A slave in Virginia recruited as a spy for the Continental Army by Marquis de Lafayette. Posed as a double agent, forger and servant at British headquarters. He moved freely between the lines with vital information about British troop movements for Lafayette which contributed to the victory at Yorktown.
Who is James Armistead?
300
He was a journalist/writer who used propaganda to encourage the Americans to fight Britain. One of his main contributions was "Common Sense" which influenced many to join the Patriot cause.
Who is Thomas Paine?
300
He was a black man who is considered the first casualty of the American Revolution when he was shot and killed during the Boston Massacre.
Who is Crispus Attucks?
400
He was a Spanish nobleman who became governor of the Spanish province of Louisiana. He protected American ships in the port of New Orleans and helped transport war supplies while not allowing the British to use the port. Fought against the British to protect Louisiana.
Who is Bernardo de Galvez?
400
She supported her husband while he was at the Continental Congress and later Constitutional Convention by writing letters to him to encourage hims to take care of the women by "Remembering the ladies" when they declared independence and created a new government.
Who is Abigail Adams?
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A Polish-born Jewish immigrant to America who played an important role in financing the Revolution. At one point he is arrested as a spy. He helped British prisoners escape and encouraged German Hessians to desert the British Army. Became the paymaster for French troops in America.
Who is Haym Salomon?
500
He feared that the loss of one group of colonies would lead to the loss of others so he maintained a policy of strict control. He rejected the Olive Branch petition from the Second Continental Congress but struggled to enforce his royal authority.
Who is King George III?
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He was an African American Patriot who, like Paul Revere, made an all-night ride back from Boston to warn his community of the impending British invasion. He served in the Continental Army and fought in the Battle of Saratoga.
Who was Wentworth Cheswell?
500
He was an early and effective leader in the Revolution by serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress and being the chief author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?