American Revolution/Revolutionary War Key People

Question 1

The first signer of the Declaration of Independence & president of the 2nd Continental Congress

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John Hancock

Question 2

Was discovered as a traitor during the Revolutionary War.

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Benedict Arnold

Question 3

He was the 3rd President of the U.S. and the main writer of the Declaration of Independence.

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 4

Was a Patriot and wrote the pamphlet called, "Common Sense"

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Thomas Paine

Question 5

One of the first men to suggest breaking away from Britain, and strongly opposed Stamp Act.

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John Adams

Question 6

He was a silversmith and took a ride to warn that the "Regulars" (British) were coming.

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Paul Revere

Question 7

Helped write the Declaration of Independence and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris, 1783.

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Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine

Question 8

The King of Britain during the American Revolution.

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George III

Question 9

British general who surrendered to the Americans at the Battle of Yorktown.

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General Charles Cornwallis

Question 10

First President of the U.S. and leader of the Continental Army.

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George Washington

Question 11

Famously spoke the words, "Give me liberty or give me death!"

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Patrick Henry

Question 12

British general who led "Redcoats" to Battle of Lexington and Battle of Concord.

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General Thomas Gage

Question 13

He was an unsuccessful brewer before Revolution and leader of the Sons of Liberty.

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Sam Adams

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