One of the first colonist to propose independence Assisted in drafting the Declaration of the Independence Helped to negotiate the Paris Peace Treaty in 1783

Founder of the Sons of Liberty Leader of the Boston Tea Party Member of the First Continental Congress

Led militia in Georgia to their first victory at Kettle Creek Fought throughout the southern colonies in the American Revolution

A slave who became a private in the Georgia Militia Only black soldier to fight in the Battle of Kettle Creek. Only African American Granted land for military service

Signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution Represented America at the Paris of Peace Treaty Persuaded the French to support America

King of England during the Revolution Enacted the Royal Proclamation of 1763 Imposed the series of Acts that finally led to colonial America’s rebellion

A fierce patriot Spy for the patriots Known for her determined efforts to rid the area of Tories, English soldiers, and British sympathizers. Killing one Tory and capturing others who came to take her food

Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress Signed the Declaration of Independence

Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress Signed the Declaration of Independence

Presiding officer over the Continental Congress First to sign the Declaration of Independence Risked arrest by publicly supporting independence

A member of the colonial legislature of Virginia- the House of Burgesses Noted orator and statesman “…give me liberty or give me death.”

Primary author of the Declaration of Independence An outspoken leader for natural rights of man Held many state and federal offices during and after the War

Powerful writer and used this ability to support the revolutionary cause Wrote “Common Sense”- a pamphlet that highlighted British exploits in the colonies

American silversmith who served as courier for revolutionary cause “Paul Revere’s Ride”- he never finished it Led colonists during the War, but left his service in disrepute

Representative from Georgia to the Second Continental Congress Signed the Declaration of Independence

John Adams

Samuel Adams

Elijah Clarke

Austin Dabney

Benjamin Franklin

King George III

Nancy Hart

Button Gwinnett

Lyman Hall

John Hancock

Patrick Henry

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Paine

Paul Revere

George Walton

George Washington

Sir James Wright