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People of the American Revolution
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Sons of Liberty A secret, political group of patriots led by Samuel Adams. Their aim was to protect the colonists from British abuses of power. Freedom Fighters?? Terrorists?? OR
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Abigail Adams Wife of John Adams, Abigail is famous for being a fierce patriot and an early supporter of women’s rights. In a letter to her husband she warns him to “not forget the ladies” when forming a new government. She was wise and a political genius.
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Abigail Adams Wife of John Adams Political Genius Women's rights supporter Influenced Adams and others
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John Adams Sam Adams’ cousin and Abigail Adams’ husband
Brilliant minded patriot with many accomplishments including: Lawyer for the soldiers accused of murder in the “Boston Massacre” Signer of the Declaration of Independence Ambassador to France (and Britain after the war) Negotiated the Treaty of Paris 1st Vice President 2nd President
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Abigail Adams Wife of John Adams Political Genius Womens’ rights supporter Influenced Adams and others John Adams Lawyer, patriot, politician Signer of the Dec. of Ind. Ambassador to France Negotiated the Treaty of Paris
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New Hampshire patriot. Most famous for:
Wentworth Cheswell New Hampshire patriot. Most famous for: First African-American elected to public office Fighting at the Battle of Saratoga Being a messenger and reporting on British Actions
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Abigail Adams Wife of John Adams Political Genius Womens’ rights supporter Influenced Adams and others John Adams Lawyer, patriot, politician Signer of the Dec. of Ind. Ambassador to France Negotiated the Treaty of Paris Wentworth Cheswell 1st African-American elected to office in the colonies(in New Hampshire) Fought at Saratoga Messenger
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Samuel Adams Leader of the Sons of Liberty and one of the primary figures in establishing the Committees of Correspondence. John Adams was his cousin.
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Negotiated the Treaty of Paris
John Adams Lawyer Patriot Politician Signer of the Dec. of Ind. Ambassador to France Negotiated the Treaty of Paris Wentworth Cheswell 1st African-American elected to office in the colonies(in New Hampshire) Fought at Saratoga Messenger Samuel Adams Patriot Leader Revolutionary Delegate in the 2nd Continental Congress Founder of the Sons of Liberty and the Committees of Correspondence
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Mercy Otis Warren Patriot Author Historian Brilliant political mind
Mercy Otis Warren was a famous writer, historian and playwright. She wrote poems, essays, plays and pamphlets detailing the rightness of the patriot cause and the corruption and wrong acts of the British. Other than Abigail Adams, no other woman rivaled her wit, intelligence or impact on the Patriot cause. After the war she wrote an extensive history of the American Revolution which is still regarded as one of the most important ever produced. Patriot Author Historian Brilliant political mind
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Wentworth Cheswell 1st African-American elected to office in the colonies(in New Hampshire) Fought at Saratoga Messenger Samuel Adams Patriot Leader Revolutionary Delegate in the 2nd Continental Congress Founder of the Sons of Liberty and the Committees of Correspondence Mercy Otis Warren Writer, Historian Patriot Influenced many colonial leaders Wrote History of AR
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James Armistead Virginia slave who served as a spy for Washington and Lafayette. Worked in the British camp as a double agent Gained vital intelligence about Cornwallis’ plans His work enabled the Americans to win at Yorktown
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Samuel Adams Patriot Leader Revolutionary Delegate in the 2nd Continental Congress Founder of the Sons of Liberty and the Committees of Correspondence Mercy Otis Warren Writer, Historian Patriot Influenced many colonial leaders Wrote History of AR James Armistead Slave who served as a spy for the Americans Spy
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Ambassador to France During The Revolution
Benjamin Franklin Proposed the Albany Plan of Union at the Albany Conference. The plan was to help the colonies defend themselves against the French. It was not approved. Franklin served on the committee that wrote the Declaration of Independence. Ambassador to France During The Revolution
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Mercy Otis Warren Writer, Historian Patriot Influenced many colonial leaders Wrote History of AR James Armistead Slave who served as a spy for the Americans Spy Benjamin Franklin Author, inventor, etc. Signed Declaration Ambassador to France
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Bernardo de Galvez Spanish Governor of Louisiana Territory
Ordered attacks on British ships by Spanish navy in the Caribbean and along the Gulf Coast Ensured colonial access to the Mississippi River Galveston, Texas is named after him
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James Armistead Slave who served as a spy for the Americans Spy Benjamin Franklin Author, inventor, etc. Signed Declaration Ambassador to France Bernardo de Galvez Spanish Governor of Louisiana Ordered Spanish Navy to attack British ships Opened Mississippi River to colonists’ use
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Crispus Attucks A Boston dock worker of Native American and African descent, Attucks was one of the five colonists killed in the Boston Massacre. He is considered a “martyr of the Revolution.” Attucks is featured prominently in this depiction of the Boston Massacre.
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Benjamin Franklin Author, inventor, etc. Signed Declaration Ambassador to France Bernardo de Galvez Spanish Governor of Louisiana Ordered Spanish Navy to attack British ships Opened Mississippi River to colonists’ use Crispus Attucks Boston dock worker Was killed in the Boston Massacre
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Paul Revere A Boston silversmith, Revere was a member of the Sons of Liberty and was one of the ringleaders of the Boston Tea Party. Revere is probably most famous for his “midnight ride” to warn colonists of approaching British Soldiers before the battles of Lexington and Concord. One of Revere’s engravings famously depicts the Boston Massacre from a colonial point of view.
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George III George III was the King of England when the colonies broke from Britain and declared their independence. He is referred to as a tyrant in the Declaration of Independence.
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Bernardo de Galvez Spanish Governor of Louisiana Ordered Spanish Navy to attack British ships Opened Mississippi River to colonists’ use Crispus Attucks Boston dock worker Was killed in the Boston Massacre George III King of Great Britain King of Great Britain (tyrant)
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Haym Salomon Portuguese Jew who immigrated to America after suffering persecution in Europe Financial genius Spy Secured funds for Washington’s Yorktown campaign
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Crispus Attucks Boston dock worker Was killed in the Boston Massacre George III King of Great Britain King of Great Britain (tyrant) Haym Salomon Portuguese-Jewish immigrant Member of the Sons of Liberty Financial Genius Spy
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Patrick Henry Patrick Henry was a fierce defender of individual rights. In Virginia, he was the leader of protests against the Stamp Act and was strongly in favor of independence. He is most famous for his “Give me liberty, or give me death!” speech.
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Crispus Attucks Boston dock worker Was killed in the Boston Massacre George III King of Great Britain King of Great Britain (tyrant) Haym Salomon Portuguese-Jewish immigrant Member of the Sons of Liberty Financial Genius Spy Patrick Henry Patriot from Virginia Led the fight against the Stamp Act Famous for his “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death” speech
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Thomas Jefferson A statesman, farmer, inventor, musician, founder of a university, and more, Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
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Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Haym Salomon Portuguese-Jewish immigrant Member of the Sons of Liberty Financial Genius Spy Patrick Henry Patriot from Virginia Led the fight against the Stamp Act Famous for his “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death” speech Thomas Jefferson Author, inventor, planter, musician, etc., etc. (This guy did it all!) Wrote the Declaration of Independence
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Marquis de Lafayette French nobleman and military officer
Served as a General in Continental Army Negotiated with French government to help the Americans Close friend of George Washington Later, he was a leader in the French Revolution
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Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Patrick Henry Patriot from Virginia Led the fight against the Stamp Act Famous for his “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death” speech Thomas Jefferson Author, inventor, planter, musician, etc., etc. (This guy did it all!) Wrote the Declaration of Independence
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Thomas Paine Author of the pamphlets, Common Sense, and The Crisis he helped convince colonists that the only logical course of action would be to separate from Great Britain. Common Sense – Encourage Americans to support independence The Crisis – Encourage Americans to not give up just because times are hard
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Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson Author, inventor, planter (plantation owner), musician, etc., etc. (This guy did it all!) Wrote the Declaration of Independence Thomas Paine Author Wrote the pamphlet, Common Sense to convince Americans to support Independence Wrote the pamphlet, The Crisis to encourage Americans to not give up, even that the struggle is difficult
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George Washington Father of our country Military genius
Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army First President of the United States Calm, dignified Amazing leader
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Thomas Paine Author Wrote the pamphlet, Common Sense to convince Americans to support Independence Wrote the pamphlet, The Crisis to encourage Americans to not give up, even though the struggle is difficult George Washington Planter (plantation owner), soldier, leader Commander in chief of the Continental Army
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