American Revolution: Important People and Battles

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George Washington

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First U.S. President and led the American army during the revolution.

ramous for crossing the icy Delaware River during the Revolution.

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Molly Ludwig

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Helped soldiers by carrying water and loading cannons in the Revolutionary war.

her bravery  earned her the nickname "Molly Pitcher.

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Paul Revere

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Warned colonists that the British were coming  before the Battle of Lexington.

Made a famous midnight ride to alert people about the British troops.

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Thomas Jefferson

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Helped to-write the Declaration of Independence in 1776 (know as the main author of it).

Became the third President of the United States.

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Benjamin Franklin

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An inventor, author, and statesman who was a part of the Continental Congress.

Helped draft the Declaration of Independence.

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Crispus Attucks

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He was a sailor who was killed in the Boston Massacre

His death became a symbol of the struggle for freedom in America.

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King George III

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The King of England during the American revolution.

He was the one making decisions that the colonists disagreed with, leading to the war.

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Samuel Adams

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Formed a group of patriots called the Sons of Liberty.

Represented Massachusetts at the First Continental Congress in 1774.

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Patrick Henry

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A Patriot who gave a famous "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech.

His words inspired many to fight for American independence

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Benedict Arnold

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He was a general who switched to the British side during the Revolutionary War, becoming a traitor. 

He became a Loyalist and later moved to England.