Individuals of the American Revolution

Spoke for women’s rights “Remember the ladies” Abigail Adams Wife of John Adams Spoke for women’s rights “Remember the ladies”

Slave from Virginia who was a spy for the Continental Army. James Armistead Slave from Virginia who was a spy for the Continental Army. His reports on the British helped with the victory at Yorktown.

African American who also made the midnight ride Wentworth Cheswell African American who also made the midnight ride Warned about the movement of the British army

An American Diplomat who convinced the French to join the Americans. Benjamin Franklin An American Diplomat who convinced the French to join the Americans.

Protected American ships. Bernardo De Galvez Spanish governor of Louisiana, who helped ship supplies to the Continental Army. Protected American ships.

He helped convince the French to support the Americans. Marquis de Lafayette A French officer who served as one of Washington’s officers during the American Revolution. He helped convince the French to support the Americans.

Engraved the Bloody Massacre Paul Revere Silversmith Engraved the Bloody Massacre One of the Midnight Riders, who warned of the British army movement.

Jewish immigrant who helped finance the American Revolution Haym Solomon Jewish immigrant who helped finance the American Revolution Arrested by British as a spy, helped prisoners escape the British.

Defeated a larger British ship at sea. John Paul Jones Founder of the US Navy Defeated a larger British ship at sea.

King of England during the American Revolution King George III King of England during the American Revolution

Commander of the Continental Army George Washington Commander of the Continental Army