kpeepsofrevolution

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Who rode from Boston to Concord to warn the colonists that the British were on their way, giving them time to move weapons and get ready to fight?

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Paul Revere

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Who was one of the wealthiest men in Boston, a participant in many projects, President of the Second Continental Congress, and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?

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John Hancock

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Member of both Continental congress.
Give me liberty or Give me Death
Speaker against British and for Independence

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Patrick Henry

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An officer in the Continental Army that was caught by the British and hanged as a spy. At the time of his hanging he famously said..."I only regret that I have but one life to lose in this country".

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Nathan Hale

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Who wrote 'Common Sense', a pamphlet that encouraged independence and convinced many people to support the cause?

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Thomas Paine

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First to die during the tensions between Britain and her Colonies. Died at the Boston Massacre in 1770.

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Caspus Attucks

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Real name was Margaret Corbin. Nickname was because she was a women on the battlefield. When her husband fell, she took his place at the cannon. Who is she?

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Molly Pitcher

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General (Commander) of the American Army. The first President of the United States.

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George Washington

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Led along with Ethan Allen the Green Mountain Boys. Captured Fort Ticonderoga. Betrayed the US by conspiring to surrender West Point and becoming a British General

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Benedict Arnold

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Helped organized the Sons of Liberty, Boston Tea Party, and Committee of Correspondence. Member of Both Continental Congresses. Sometimes called the 'Father of the American Revolution'. Who is this?

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Samuel Adams