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People of the Revolution

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I helped gain French support for the American Independence. I am a Founding Father, writer, inventor, and ambassador to France.

a)

Nathan Hale

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

Samuel Adams

d)

Paul Revere

2.

I wrote a book called Common Sense. My book said it just makes sense for colonists to have independence.

a)

George Washington

b)

Phillis Wheatley

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Thomas Paine

3.

I warned the colonists the British are coming. I took a Midnight Ride to Lexington.

a)

Paul Revere

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Phillis Wheatley

4.

I created the Committee of Correspondence to unite the 13 Colonies. I am the Sons of Liberty leader and Founding Father.

a)

Nathan Hale

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

George Washington

d)

John Adams

5.

I was a former slave who wrote poems and plays supporting American Independence.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Adams

c)

Phillis Wheatley

d)

Thomas Paine

6.

I was the Commander of the Continental Army. I was the 1st President of the U.S. I am the leader at the Battle of Valley Forge.

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Paul Revere

7.

I wrote the Declaration of Independence. I built Monticello (my house). I am the 3rd President of the U.S.

a)

Phillis Wheatley

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Thomas Paine

8.

I was a spy for the Colonists, then the British caught me. I was killed for being a spy.

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

John Adams

c)

Nathan Hale

d)

Patrick Henry

9.

I said, "Give me Liberty or give me Death."

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

Phillis Wheatley

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

Paul Revere

10.

I helped Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence. I am a Founding Father and the 2nd U.S. President.

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

Phillis Wheatley

c)

John Adams

d)

Benjamin Franklin