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Who am I? Important People of the Revolution

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
I wrote an important document that declared our independence from Britain. Visit my home in Monticello, VA.  Who am I?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
Thomas Jefferson
2.
American naval commander and war hero who is famously quoted saying "I have not yet begun to fight!".  Who am I?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
3.
African-American spy and war hero who helped the Americans achieve independence.  Who am I?
a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
4.

I was a dockworker and the first person to die at the Boston Massacre.  Who am I?

a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
5.
Revolutionary war hero who rode with Paul Revere to warn colonists of nearby British soldiers, later became 1st African-American to be elected to public office.  Who am I?
a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
6.
I was an influential writer during the American Revolution who promoted independence, and was a member of the Daughters of Liberty.  Who am I?
a)
Mercy Otis Warren
b)
Pocahontas
c)
Martha Washington
d)
John Paul Jones
7.

I was wife to a famous Founding Father, and wrote to him saying "Remember the ladies...". I was an early advocate for women's rights! Who am I?

a)

Mercy Otis Warren

b)

Abigail Adams

c)

Martha Washington

d)

John Paul Jones

8.
I am a french soldier who became a major ally to the Continental Army, and buddies with George Washington!  Who am I?
a)
Bernardo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Solomon
d)
John Paul Jones
9.
I was the Spanish Governor of Louisiana, led Spanish armies against the British, and allowed American troops to use the Mississippi.  Who am I?
a)
Bernardo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Solomon
d)
John Paul Jones
10.
I was a wealthy Jewish immigrant who helped finance the Continental Army.  Who am I?
a)
Bernardo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Solomon
d)
John Paul Jones
11.

I am a man of many talents - a writer, scientist, and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris in 1783 that ended the Revolutionary War. I hail from Pennsylvania. I look pretty LIT on the $100 bill. #JoinOrDie. Who am I?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

George Mason

d)

Ben Franklin

12.

After a certain act of civil disobedience, I guess you could call my group the Sons of Liber...tea! Both my cousin and I were patriots! I protested heavily against British taxation.  Who am I?

a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
George Mason
d)
Samuel Adams
13.
Many colonial grievances (complaints) were directed towards me because I was viewed as a "tyrant".  The Colonists just don't appreciate strong leadership!  Who am I?
a)
Marquis De Lafayette
b)
King George III
c)
George Mason
d)
George Washington
14.
Some call me the most gifted orator (speaker) of the Revolution.  "Give me liberty or give me death!" Who am I?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
George Mason
d)
George Washington
15.
C'mon colonists, do you really want to be with Great Britain after all those taxes???  Read my pamphlet Common Sense and see what I have to say. 'TIS TIME TO PART!  Who am I?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
George Mason
d)
George Washington
16.
Was the commander of the Continental Army, former British officer, rallied his troops at Valley Forge.  Who am I?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
Thomas Jefferson
17.

Lawyer, defended Boston soldiers after Boston Massacre, became a foreign diplomat to Britain after Rev. War. My wife wrote me famous words advocating for women's rights. Who am I?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

Benedict Arnold

d)

Thomas Jefferson

18.

What category would these individuals best fit into?

- Bernardo de Galvez

- Marquis de Lafayette

- Haym Solomon

a)

Foreign Allies

b)

Influential Writers

c)

Major Leaders

d)

British members of Parliament

19.

What category would these individuals best fit into?

- John Paul Jones

- James Armistead

- Wentworth Cheswell

a)

Foreign Allies

b)

Influential Writers

c)

Major Leaders

d)

War Heroes

20.

I was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence and made my signature large so Prince, I mean King George, could read it without his spectacles. Who Am I?

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

John Adams

c)

John Hancock

d)

Thomas Jefferson