American Revolution Key People

Who is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

Which Founding Father was the first President of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was a prominent member of the Sons of Liberty and organized the Boston Tea Party?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

• George Washington

Which Founding Father was the primary author of the United States Constitution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

Who was a leader of the Daughters of Liberty and organized boycotts of British goods?

• Mercy Otis Warren

• Abigail Adams

• Martha Washington

• Betsy Ross

Who was a key figure in the Sons of Liberty and is famous for his midnight ride to warn of British troops' arrival?

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which Founding Father was the second President of the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

Who was a famous writer and playwright that criticized the British and supported Independence?

• Abigail Adams

• Martha Washington

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Mercy Otis Warren

Who was the famous representative for America that travelled to France and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

• Wentworth Cheswell

• Benjamin Franklin

• Patrick Henry

• John Adams

Supporter of the Patriot cause and helped to finish Paul Revere's ride after he was captured (1st African-American to hold public office)

• James Armistead

• Wentworth Cheswell

• Crispus Attucks

• Bernardo de Galvez