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Who protested British tyranny and delivered the famous 'Give me liberty or give me death!' speech?
Patrick Henry
Who is remembered for his historic Midnight Ride warning colonists of the impending British Army attack?
Paul Revere
Who opposed the Stamp Act and served as a lawyer for patriots indicted by the British?
John Adams
George Washington is known as 'The Father of Our Country.'
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Who was the first person to die in the Boston Massacre?
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Who authored the Declaration of Independence?
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Who is best remembered for his services as a diplomat and statesman during the American Revolution?
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Who was the signer of the Declaration of Independence and president of the Continental Congress?
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Who was known as an American Revolutionary general and traitor?
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Who was the hero of the American Revolution and leader of the Green Mountain Boys?
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Who formulated ideas on American independence in his pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
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Who was an African American slave that enlisted under Gen. Marquis de Lafayette during the American Revolution?
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Who is known as an American naval hero born near Kirkcudbright, Scotland?
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Who was a prominent American writer and an ardent patriot, sister of James Otis?
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Who was the wife of George Washington?
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Who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820?
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Who was the British general that surrendered to Washington at Yorktown?
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Who was the English general arrived at Boston with British reinforcements and commanded in the battle of Bunker Hill?
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Who was a U.S. educator and author?
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Study Notes
Key Figures of the American Revolution
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Patrick Henry
- Famous for his declaration "Give me liberty or give me death!"
- Influential voice against British rule and tyranny.
- Served multiple terms in the Virginia House of Burgesses and the Continental Congress.
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Paul Revere
- Known for his Midnight Ride, alerting colonists of British troop movements.
- Versatile career as an engraver, silversmith, watchmaker, and soldier.
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John Adams
- Key figure in opposing the Stamp Act and defending patriots in court.
- Prominent advocate for independence during the Continental Congresses.
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George Washington
- Recognized as "The Father of Our Country".
- Central figure in the establishment of the United States.
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Crispus Attucks
- First casualty of the Boston Massacre, symbolizing the struggle for freedom.
- A runaway slave whose death linked him permanently to the fight for liberty.
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Thomas Jefferson
- Principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
- Advocated for religious freedom and served as the third president of the U.S.
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Benjamin Franklin
- Renowned diplomat and statesman during the Revolution.
- Author of the influential Poor Richard's Almanack.
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John Hancock
- Wealthy merchant and prominent signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- President of the Continental Congress and governor of Massachusetts.
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Benedict Arnold
- Notorious for being a Revolutionary general who became a traitor.
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Ethan Allen
- Leader of the Green Mountain Boys and supporter of Vermont's statehood.
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Thomas Paine
- Authored "Common Sense," a pivotal pamphlet advocating for American independence.
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James Armistead Lafayette
- Enslaved African American who served under Marquis de Lafayette in the fight for independence.
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John Paul Jones
- Venerated American naval commander with roots in Scotland.
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Mercy Otis Warren
- Notable writer and political salon hostess, she penned satirical plays against British policies.
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Martha Washington
- Spouse of George Washington, offered support during the Revolution.
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Thomas Gage
- His work focused on the wealth and vulnerabilities of Spanish possessions in the Americas.
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King George III
- Monarch during the American Revolution, reigned from 1760 to 1820.
- Oversaw the loss of American colonies.
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Lord Charles Cornwallis
- British general who surrendered to Washington at the decisive Battle of Yorktown in 1781.
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Lafayette, Marquis de
- French noble and soldier aiding the American cause; instrumental in both American and French revolutions.
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William Howe
- British general involved in key battles including Bunker Hill; played a major role in the Revolutionary War.
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Anne Bates
- Educator and author contributing to U.S. literature and education.
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