People of the American Revolution

Former slave who killed in the Boston Massacre

• King George III
• Mercy Otis Warren
• Crispus Attucks
• John Paul Jones

Served in the  First Continental Congress.  Also said the famous quote, "Give me liberty or give me death!"

• Thomas Paine
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• Patrick Henry

I fought in the most famous naval battle in the American Revolution. I even sank a British ship despite my ship almost being destroyed and known as the Father of the U.S. Navy. Who am I?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Paul Jones

• Haym Salomon

• Bernardo de Galvez

I served as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.  I also refuse pay for my services as General during the war.  Who Am I?

• John Adams
• Wentworth Chesswell
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington

He approved the use of force against the colonies.  He is quoted of saying "A traitor is everyone who doesn't agree with me!".  Who is this person?

• King Henry the VIII
• George Washington
• King George III
• Patrick Henry

I wrote a best selling pamphlet called "Common Sense".  This piece of literature easily explained the reasons for war in simple terms to the Colonists.  Who am I?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Samuel Adams
• Marquis de Lafayette
• Thomas Paine

I am a member of the 2nd Continental Congress that argued for the colonies to declare independence from England! I also nominated George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Army.  Who am I?

• John Adams
• John Paul Jones
• Samuel Adams
• Abigail Adams

He served as a soldier in the American Revolution and helped in the key victory in the Battle of Saratoga.  He was an African American teacher who also signed a form in support for Independence from England.

• Mercy Otis Warren
• Wentworth Chesswell
• Bernardo de Galvez
• Haym Salomon

I am an early advocate for women's rights!  I am married to John Adams and wrote him many letters!  Who am I?

• Mercy Otis Warren
• Samuel Adams
• Haym Salomon
• Abigail Adams

I helped form the Sons of Liberty!  Some say I participated in the Boston Tea Party.  I also believed that the U.S Constitution gave the Federal government too much power.  Who am I?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Samuel Adams
• Marquis de Lafayette
• Benjamin Franklin