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People of the American Revolution
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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
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Founder of the Sons of Liberty
Leader of the Boston Tea Party
Member of the First Continental Congress
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Led militia in Georgia to their first victory
at Kettle Creek
Fought throughout the southern colonies in
the American Revolution
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Led the British troops who started the
French and Indian War
Led the Continental army against the
British
General at the Battle of Yorktown
First President
Royal Governor of Georgia during the
Revolution
Taken prisoner by revolutionaries, but
escaped
Set up an opposing government in Britishcontrolled Savannah
People Bank:
Lyman Hall
Button Gwinnett
Paul Revere
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
George Walton
Austin Dabney
Elijah Clarke
Samual Adams
John Adams
King George III
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
Nancy Hart
George Washington
James Wright