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Unit 2 People of the Revolution

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I wrote an important document that declared our independence from Britain.

a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
Thomas Jefferson
2.

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
3.
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
4.

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

5.

I am a man of many talents - a writer, scientist, and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris in 1783 that ended the Revolutionary War. #JoinOrDie. Who am I?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

George Mason

d)

Ben Franklin

6.

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
7.
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
8.

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
9.

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
10.
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
11.

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

12.

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

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

John Adams

c)

John Hancock

d)

Thomas Jefferson

13.

Who made a daring ride to warn colonists that the British soldiers were coming?

a)

Wentworth Cheswell

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Adams

14.
I believed in your struggle for independence, which is why I came from France to help you
a)
Haym Salomon
b)
Bernardo de Galvez
c)
John Locke
d)
Marquis de Lafayette
15.

An escaped African American slave who spied on British troop movements and reported it to the Americans.

a)

James Armistead

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

Crispus Attucks

d)

Wentworth Chesswell

16.

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