Significant People of the American Revolution

French leader who fought with the colonists and helped train soldiers at Valley Forge

A Polish Jew who supported the patriot cause by helping to finance the war with his own money

African American sailor who was one of the victims of the Boston Massacre in March 1770

Considered the 1st women's rights advocate; wrote letters to her husband urging womens suffrage

Wife of John Adams, she shared her opinions & advice through her husband by writing him letters

Who is famous for giving the "Give me liberty or give me death" speech?

Boston Sons of Liberty leader who urged boycotts

How did Mercy Otis Warren share her opinions about independence during the revolution?

Which famous American is noted for writing the Declaration of Independence?

During the Revolutionary War, James Armistead, an African American, was:

Boston lawyer who defended British soldiers accused of murder for the Boston Massacre

He spent most of the war in France, negotiated an alliance with France!!

What is Thomas Paine most known for?

Loyalists...

US naval commander who said "I have not yet begun to fight" to the British- Founded the US Navy

Warned the British were coming - Fought at Saratoga

Who was the monarch of Britain in the time leading up to the American Revolution?

Protected American ships in New Orleans

Midnight Ride - announcing the British were coming - Battle of Lexington

Patriots...