American Revolution People Quiz

Influenced James Madison when he wrote Bill of Rights. Anti Federalist

17th Century Philosopher who believed in individual rights like life, liberty and property

Father of the U.S. Navy. Said "I have not yet begun to fight"

Founding father, town leader, judge, historian, school master and soldier

helped organize the Boston Tea Party, united colonies & served in the 1st Continental Congress

Created the Join or Die cartoon

Polish born Jewish immigrant who helped finance the American Revolution.

Wrote Commom Sense encouraging colonists to become independant

French office who helped the Americans in the revolution. Friend of George Washington

Considered the "Father of the Constitution" wrote most of the Federalist Papers

Lawyer, patriot, orator. Said, "Give me liberty or give me death." Fought for Bill of Rights

Acting Governor of the Lousiana Territory sided with the Americans in the revolution

African American slave used as a double agent for the U.S.

Served on both Continental Congresses, First Vice President and second President.

Born in VA, served in the House of Burgesses, fought in French & Indian War. 1st President

wife of John Adams who fought for equal status with men when forming the new government

American writer who wrote plays, poem and essays supporting the ideas of independence

After French and Indian War charged colonists for military protection. King of England

Former slave and patriot shot at the Boston Massacre

assistant to George Washington, one of the authors of the Federalists Papers

House of Burgesses, 1st and 2nd Continental Congress author of the Declaration of Independance