People of the American Revolution

Polish Born Jew who helped finance the war effort and died penniless because he wasn't repaid.

Spanish governor of Louisiana who supported the Colonists war effort and protected new Orleans

Wrote Pamphlets in support of Independence and for saving the war effort; Common Sense

Main author of the Declaration of Independence

Suggested the Colonies should band together and helped to set the terms of Britain's surrender

Told her husband to remember women's rights when drafting the Declaration of Independence.

Defended British Soldiers after the Boston Massacre; delegate to the Continental Congress

This African American made an all night ride to Boston to warn the Brits were coming.

Former slave who was a spy for Washington and helped with winning the Battle of Yorktown

Wrote plays, poems and propaganda in support of Independence