Key Figures in the American Revolution

Who was the commander in Chief of the Continental Army who later became the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

Who was a member of the sons of Liberty that particiapted in the Boston Tea party and is famous for his Midnight Ride?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

Who was a former Continental army officer who turned against the Americans and is one of the most famous "traitors" in history?

• King George III

• Paul Revere

• Benedict Arnold

• Patrick Henry

Who is known for his famous speech just before the Revolutionary war began? "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Paul Revere

Who was a famous diplomat and inventor who helped gain French support during the American Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

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Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Hancock

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Who was known for his midnight ride to warn the colonists of the approaching British forces?

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Paine

• Patrick Henry

• John Adams

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Who was the volunteer from France who became Washington’s trusted aide?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Francis Marion

• Marquis de Lafeyette

• Thomas Pain

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

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First president of the United States

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington