Name: ____________________________________
Class Period: ________
NOTES: People of the Revolution (Part 1)
George
Washington
Significant Contribution:
1. Commander In Chief of Continental Army
2. Led colonies to victory over the English
Patriot or Loyalist?
PATRIOT
Interesting Fact or Quote:
Agreed to lead the Army but refused to be paid.
After the War? Very first president of the U.S.
Thomas
Jefferson
Significant Contribution:
1. Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Patriot or Loyalist?
PATRIOT
Interesting Fact or Quote:
Died same day as John Adams-50 years to the day of signing of
Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826
After the War?
1. Vice-President under John Adams
2. 3rd President of the U.S. - Served for 2 terms
Crispus
Attucks
Significant Contribution:
Former slave who was killed in the Boston Massacre.
Known for being the first to die in the battle for independence.
Patriot or Loyalist?
PATRIOT
Interesting Fact or Quote:
Supporter of the anti-slavery movement
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King George III
Significant Contribution:
1. Approved use of force against the colonies which led to
rebellion
2. King of England
Patriot or Loyalist?
LOYALIST
Interesting Fact or Quote:
“A traitor is everyone who doesn’t agree with me!”
After the War? Lost the American colonies
Patrick
Henry
Significant Contribution:
Served in First Continental Congress
Patriot or Loyalist?
PATRIOT
Interesting Fact or Quote:
“Give me liberty or give me death!”
After the War?
First governor of the free state of Virginia
Thomas
Paine
Significant Contribution:
1. Published Common Sense—explained the reasons for the war
in everyday language so regular people could get behind it.
2. Wrote American Crisis—encouraged people to continue
supporting the war even when they were suffering.
3. Served in Continental Army
Patriot or Loyalist?
PATRIOT
Interesting Fact or Quote:
His bones were lost after they were dug up to be buried in
England.
After the War? 1. Went to France during French Revolution
2. Was put in prison
Name: ____________________________________
Class Period: ________
NOTES: People of the Revolution (Part 2)
Benjamin
Franklin
Significant Contribution:
1. Helped draft (write) Declaration of Independence
2. Worked in France trying to get money and help for war with
Britain
3. Negotiated Treaty of Paris-ending war with England.
Patriot or Loyalist?
PATRIOT
Interesting Fact or Quote:
Active in anti-slavery movement
John Paul
Jones
After the War? 1. Attended Constitutional Convention.
2. Signed the Constitution
Significant Contribution:
1. Captured 16 prizes in a single cruise
2. Most famous naval battle of war
3. Sank enemy despite his ship being destroyed
Patriot or Loyalist?
PATRIOT
Interesting Fact or Quote:
“I have not yet begun to fight!” Said when his ship was sunk.
After the War? Served in Russian Navy and retired in France
Marquis de
Lafayette
Significant Contribution:
1. Frenchman who believed in independence so much he joined
the Continental Army.
2. Got supplies for army from France
3. Brought troops from France and helped defeat British at
Yorktown
Patriot or Loyalist?
PATRIOT
Interesting Fact or Quote:
Remained a friend of George Washington
After the War?
Returned home to France & got involved in French Revolution
Spoke out against ruling party, was imprisoned for many years
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John
Adams
Significant Contribution:
1. Member of Continental Congress
2. Nominated G. Washington as Commander of Army
3. Argued for and signed Declaration of Independence
4. Went to France for money for war
Patriot or Loyalist?
PATRIOT
Interesting Fact or Quote:
Died the same day as T. Jefferson-50 years to the day of the
Declaration of Independence being signed. July 4, 1826
After the War? 2nd President of the U.S. Served for 1 term.
Samuel
Adams
Significant Contribution:
1. Helped form the Sons of Liberty
2. May have participated in Boston Tea Party
Patriot or Loyalist?
PATRIOT
Interesting Fact or Quote:
Family owned a brewery. He lost it due to bad financial
choices.
Wentworth
Cheswell
After the War? He thought the Constitution gave too much
power to the Federal gov’t.
Side Chosen: PATRIOT
During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)?
African American Teacher who signed a form in support of
independence. Also served as a soldier in the American
Revolution and helped in the key battle “Saratoga”.
Quote/Interesting Fact:
1st African American to be elected to political office and was
one of the other riders in the Midnight Ride.
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Mercy Otis
Warren
Side Chosen: PATRIOT
During the Revolution what was she known for (Famous)?
Woman writer & poet who shared her political views on
independence, and advised politicians.
Quote/Interesting Fact:
Writer of the book called “History of Rise, Progress, and
Termination of Revolution” which discusses the American
Revolution.
James
Armistead
Side Chosen: PATRIOT
During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)?
An African American Slave who served as a spy for the
colonists during the American Revolution. He was very helpful
in the Battle of Yorktown which ended the war.
Quote/Interesting Fact:
He pretended to a runaway slave and told the British he would
help them to spy on colonists, but he really was a spy for the
colonists.
Bernardo de
Galvez
Side Chosen: Spanish - PATRIOT
During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)?
Fought against the British in the American Revolution and
helped the colonies take over Florida.
Quote/Interesting Fact:
The city of Galveston is named after him.
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continued…
Haym
Salomon
Side Chosen: PATRIOT
During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous):
Member of the Sons of Liberty, and was key in helping the
colonists finance the war.
Quote/Interesting Fact:
Was arrested as a spy twice by the British, and later helped
colonists escape who had been arrested.
Abigail
Adams
Side Chosen: PATRIOT
During the Revolution what was she known for (Famous)?
She was an early advocate of women’s rights.
Quote/Interesting Fact:
1. Married to John Adams.
2. One of the greatest letter writers in history.
Declaration of
Independence
Written by: Thomas Jefferson
Date Adopted: July 4th, 1776
Approved by:
The delegates of the 2nd Continental Congress.
(The 13 Colonies)
Why is it important?
Officially declared independence from England and
King George III.