1. 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.

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

3. King George III 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

4. George Washington Important People
Soldier during the French and Indian War
Commander in Chief (leader) of the Continental Army
First President of the United States

5. Benjamin Franklin Important People
Colonial leader who was also an inventor and a scientist
Member of the Declaration of Independence committee
Delegate to the Constitutional Convention

6. Thomas Jefferson Important People
Leader of the Declaration of Independence committee
Main author of the Declaration of Independence
Gifted writer
Third President of the United States

7. Benedict Arnold Important People
Former General for the Continental Army
Turned against the Americans
Joined the British Army
Known as an American traitor
Charged with treason

8. Patrick Henry 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!”

9. John Adams 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

10. Your Challenge
Create a poster highlighting important facts about a key person from the American Revolution.

11. The Philadelphia Campaign Rebus Writing
In the 1700's, a favorite amusement was to write rebus letters. Pictures represented words. The following examples are all from the letter published by M. Darly in 1778.

13. bee + hold = BEHOLD
moth + er = MOTHER

14. can + knot = CANNOT b + ring = BRING
That is a can. Remember it’s the 18th century.
can + knot = CANNOT
b + ring = BRING

15. Your Challenge
Create a poster highlighting important facts about a key person from the American Revolution.
Your poster should include at least 2 facts about the person.
You should use more than 1 rebus.
Prepare to present your poster to the class.
Your classmates will try to identify your key person from the American Revolution, so make sure the facts are accurate.