The American Revolution Key People 4TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES SS4H4 The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution. d. Describe key individuals in the American Revolution with emphasis on King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams.

Essential Question: Who were the key individuals in the American Revolution and why are they remembered today?

Who am I? Important People British king during the American Revolution Made colonists pay unfair taxes to help England pay for the French and Indian War British king who lost the colonies

Who am I? Important People Soldier during the French and Indian War Commander in Chief (leader) of the Continental Army First President of the United States

Who am I? Important People Colonial leader who was also an inventor and a scientist Member of the Declaration of Independence committee Delegate to the Constitutional Convention

Who am I? Important People Leader of the Declaration of Independence committee Main author of the Declaration of Independence Gifted writer Third President of the United States

Who am I? Important People Former General for the Continental Army Turned against the Americans Joined the British Army Known as an American traitor Charged with treason

Who am I? Important People Political leader from Virginia Known for his famous speeches Helped inspire the American Revolution with his words, “Give me liberty, or give me death!”

Who am I? Important People Massachusetts lawyer Member of the Declaration of Independence committee Member of Sons of Liberty Protested against the Stamp Act Second President of the United States