American Revolution: Important People

Who was the author and signatory of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which individual served as a diplomat, negotiator, and signed the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Who was the founder of the Sons of Liberty, a protestor, and signed the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

Which person served as the President of the Second Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence?

• Samuel Adams

• John Hancock

• James Madison

• Paul Revere

Who was the co-author of the Federalist Papers?

• John Hancock

• James Madison

• Paul Revere

• George Washinton

Who warned the Patriots about the British prior to the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• John Hancock

• James Madison

• Paul Revere

• Alexander Hamilton

Who commanded the British forces and surrendered at Yorktown?

• General Cornwallis

• Benedict Arnold

• General Burgoyne

• General Howe

Which American hero turned into a traitor?

• General Cornwallis

• Benedict Arnold

• General Burgoyne

• General Howe

Who commanded the British during the Battle of Saratoga?

• General Cornwallis

• Benedict Arnold

• General Burgoyne

• General Howe

Who commanded the French forces and helped win at Yorktown?

• General Cornwallis

• Benedict Arnold

• General Burgoyne

• General Rochambeau