American Revolution Key People ... and more!

Best known for his command of the French fleet at the Battle of the Chesapeake in 1781

Elected president of the Second Continental Congress; his name is largest on the DOI

Early hero of the Am. Rev; turned traitor when he switched sides to fight with the British

What is Ms. Brady's favorite candy?

Commander of the Continental (Patriot/Rebel) Army

Helped draft the DOI and Constitution; inventor, scientist, writer of "Poor Richard's Almanack"

Credited with being the founder and leader of the Sons of Liberty

He helped inspire the American Rev. by writing Common Sense

Founding Father, best known for his oratory; said "give me liberty, or give me death!"

Famed for his "midnight ride," and warnings that the "regulars are coming!"

He helped write the DOI and served in the First CC; also the second U.S. President

Had an early role in the militia; became a senior aide to Washington in the Continental Army

American soldier/spy for the Patriots during the Am. Rev. Caught and executed by the British.

Another common name for the British troops, or "redcoats," was the ________

Key author of the DOI; third president of the U.S.

G.W. appointed officer ______ as director of intelligence, charged with creating a spy ring.

U.S.' first well-known naval commander in the Rev. War. Viewed as the "father of the U.S. Navy"

French aristocrat/ military officer who fought in the Revolutionary War; commanded many troops

British officer who negotiated with American general Benedict Arnold; was executed as a spy