People of the American Revolution

George Washington Significant Contribution: Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Led colonies to victory over the English Patriot or Loyalists (uh…..SUPER DUPER PATRIOT!!!!)

Interesting Fact or Quote Set many lasting precedents for civil-military relations and for the presidency (presidents only serve 2 terms) He would not accept a salary for payment as General of the Continental Army! After the War??? Very first president of the U.S.

Thomas Jefferson Significant Contribution Wrote Declaration of Independence Delegate to Continental Congress Foreign minister to France Patriot or Loyalist????? Patriot, of course

Interesting Fact or Quote Died the same day as John Adams – 50 years to the day of signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826 After the War??? Vice-president under John Adams 3rd president of the U.S.; served for 2 terms

Crispus Attucks Patriot or Loyalist??? Patriot During the Revolution, what is he known for (famous for)? Former slave who was killed in the Boston Massacre. Known for being the first to die in the battle for independence. Quote or interesting fact: supporter of the anti-slavery movement

King George III Significant contribution: Approved use of force against the colonies which led to rebellion King of England Patriot or Loyalist??? LOYALIST………..BOO!

Interesting Fact or Quote “A traitor is everyone who doesn’t agree with me.” After the war……he lost the American colonies.

Patrick Henry Significant Contribution: Served in the First Continental Congress Patriot or Loyalist???? Patriot Interesting fact or quote: “Give me liberty or give me death.” After the war???? First Governor of the free state of Virginia

Thomas Paine Significant Contribution: Published Common Sense – explained the reasons for the war in everyday language so regular people could understand it and support it Wrote The (American) Crisis – encouraged people to continue supporting the war even when they were suffering Served in the Continental Army

Patriot or Loyalist Strong Patriot Interesting fact or quote: His bones were lost after they were dug up to be buried in England….ummmm, scary. After the war: Went to France during the French Revolution Was put in prison

Ben Franklin Significant Contribution: Helped write the Declaration of Independence Worked in France trying to get money and help for the war with Britain Negotiated Treaty of Paris…ending the war with England Patriot or Loyalist???? Outstanding Patriot

Interesting Fact or Quote Active in the anti-slavery movement After the War??? Attended the Constitutional Convention Signed the Constitution

John Paul Jones Significant contribution: Most famous naval battle of the American Revolution Sank enemy ship despite his own ship being destroyed Patriot or Loyalist? Patriot Interesting fact or quote: “I have not yet begun to fight!” – he said this when his ship was sunk After the war: served in the Russian Navy and retired in France

Marquis de Lafayette Significant Contribution: Frenchman who believed in independence. Joined the Continental Army giving the colonists France as an ally. Got supplies for army from France Brought troops from France and helped defeat the British at Yorktown

Patriot or Loyalist??? Amazing Patriot Interesting fact or quote: Remained a friend to George Washington After the War: Returned home to France and got involved with the French Revolution Spoke out against the ruling party in France and was imprisoned for a many years

John Adams Significant Contribution: Member of the Continental Congress Nominated George Washington as the Commander of the Continental Army Argued for and signed the Declaration of Independence Went to France to get money for the war effort

Patriot or Loyalist? Well….what do you think? A Patriot always Interesting fact or quote: Died the same day as Thomas Jefferson – 50 years to day of of the Declaration of Independence being signed….July 4, 1826 After the War: 2nd president of the U.S.; only served one term

Samuel Adams Significant Contribution: Helped form the Sons of Liberty May have participated in the Boston Tea Party Patriot or Loyalist? Patriot!

Interesting Fact or Quote Family owned a brewery, but he lost it due to bad financial choices After the war: he thought the Constitution gave too much power to the federal government

Wentworth Cheswell Side chosen: Patriot During the Revolution, what is he known for? African American teacher who signed a form in support of independence. Also served as a soldier in the American Revolution and helped in the Battle of Saratoga. Quote/Interesting Fact: 1st African American to be elected to political office and was one of the other riders in the Midnight Ride to warn that the British were coming

Mercy Otis Warren Side Chosen: Patriot Known for – being a female writer and poet who shared her political views on independence and advised politicians Quote/Interesting Fact: writer of the book called “History of Rise, Progress, and Termination of the Revolution” which discusses the American Revolution

James Armistead Side Chosen: Patriot During the Revolution, what is he known for? An African American slave who served as a spy for the colonists during the American Revolution. He was very helpful in the Battle of Yorktown, which ended the war. Quote/Interesting Fact: he pretended to be a runaway slave and told the British that he would help them spy on the colonists, but he was really a spy for the colonists!

Bernardo de Galvez Side Chosen: SPANISH – Patriot During the Revolution, what is he famous for? Fought against the British in the American Revolution and helped the colonies take over Florida. This gave the colonists an ally from Spain! Quote/Interesting Fact: The City of Galveston, TX is named after him.

Haym Salomon Side chosen: Patriot During the Revolution, what is he known for? Being a member of the Sons of Liberty and was key in helping the colonists finance the war effort. Salomon was also Jewish. Quote/Interesting Fact: was arrested as a spy twice by the British, and later helped colonists escape who had also been arrested.

Abigail Adams Side Chosen: Patriot  During the Revolution, what is she famous for? She was an early advocate of women’s rights Quote/Interesting Fact: Married to John Adams One of the greatest letter writers in history

Declaration of Independence Written by: Thomas Jefferson Date Adopted: July 4, 1776 Approved by: the delegates of the 13 colonies attending the 2nd Continental Congress Why is it important? It officially declared independence from England and King George III

People of the American Revolution