Historical Figures of the American Revolution

Commander in Chief of the Continental Army 

Founder Navy.Led raids on British ships and famous for yelling “I have not yet begun to fight” 

Polish Jew who spied for Americans and was held as a translator for the Germans by the British.

Patriot writer that supported the cause for independence. Convinced others to join,. 

African-American spy during the American Revolution. Spied on Lord Cornwallis’ camp. 

Spanish who held off the British in New Orleans. 

Author of the many federalist papers. 

American Hero and Martyr of the Boston Massacre

Boston Patriot that founded the Sons of Liberty. 

Author, publisher, inventor and diplomat 

King of England during the American Revolution 

“Father of the Constitution”  one author “Federalist Papers”, author of the “Bill of Rights” 

French Noble who helped the Americans during the Revolutionary War. 

Wife of John Adams, known for her stance on women’s rights in letters to her husband. 

 “Give me Liberty. Or give me death!”

Wrote Common Sense and American Crisis.

Educated African-American Patriot, made the same midnight ride as Paul Revere .