Important people of the American Revolution

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This person was a patriot who was commander in chief for the Continental Army.

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George Washington

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This person was a patriot that declared in a naval battle "I have not yet begun to fight" and was a skilled leader in Continental Navy (Scottish).

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John Paul Jones

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Philosopher who influenced Thomas Jefferson when writing the Declaration of Independence.

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John Locke

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Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?

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King George III

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This patriot wrote "Common Sense" to convince colonists to support independence from Britain.

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Thomas Paine

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This person was a French General that volunteered to train the Continental Army.

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Marquis de Lafayette

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This patriot helped secure French aid to the Continental Army, signed the Declaration of Independence, and negotiated the treaty of Paris 1783.

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Benjamin Franklin

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This patriot died in the Boston massacre and is considered the first casualty of the American Revolution. Options: George Washington, Cryspus Attucks, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson

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Cryspus Attucks

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This patriot was a lawyer, opposed the stamp act and proclaimed "Give me liberty or give me death". Options: Patrick Henry, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson.

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Patrick Henry

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This patriot wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Jefferson