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1 People of the American Revolution
Sung to the tune “Are You Sleeping?” SS4H4 The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.

2 George Washington George Washington
Who was he? The leader of an army Continental Army A strong patriot Our 1st President

3 The Continental Congress
John Adams John Adams Who was he? A member of The Continental Congress A Son of Liberty Our 2nd President

4 Declaring Independence
Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Who was he? Wrote a famous paper Declaring Independence A strong patriot Our 3rd President

5 Declaring Independence
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Who was he? Signed 4 documents For America Declaring Independence And the Constitution

6 Patrick Henry Patrick Henry Who was he? A very famous orator
Gave fiery speeches “Give me liberty or Give me death!”

7 Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold
Who was he? A general for America Then the British A famous traitor And a British spy

8 Sons of Liberty Sons of Liberty, Sons of Liberty
Who were they? Who were they? American patriots against British taxes “No taxation without representation!”

9 The King of Great Britain
King George III King George III Who was he? The King of Great Britain And the 13 colonies Made taxes and laws With Parliament


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