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Famous People & Events of the American Revolution

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Wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense that argued for independence
Thomas Paine
An escaped slave who led the charge in the Boston Massacre for the patriots & became a hero for his efforts
Crispus Attucks
The leader of the Boston patriots
Sam(uel) Adams
Distinguished politician and orator at the time of the Revolutionary War in America. He is most remembered for his famous words "No Taxation Without Representation" and "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!"
Patrick Henry
The main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
The first person to sign the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock
Commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
During the American Revolutionary War, he served as a close assistant to General George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Recieved the signal from the lanterns in the North Church steeple: One if by land & Two of by sea and then shouted "The British are coming!"
Paul Revere
Leader of a group of patriots called the Green Mountain Boys
Ethan Allen
Patriot from South Carolina whose hit & run attacks against the British earned him the nickname "Swamp Fox"
Frances Marion
Known as the "Father of the American Navy" & is known for his famous words "I have not yet begun to fight!"
John Paul Jones
American patriot that was executed in New York City. Before the fatal act of being hung, stated these words: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country!" His conduct & courage have made him become one of America's best remembered heroes.
Nathan Hale
He was at one time a hero for the American patriots & then was discovered to be a traitor when he sold information about the Continental Ary to the British.
Benedict Arnold
It was his job to win French support fo the Americans in their struggle for independence
Benjamin Franklin
A French noble that brought many professional soldiers to America from France to help the Continental Army. He became on the patriots bravest commanders.
Marquis de Lafayette
A Prussian officer that brought discipline training to the Continental Army. His drilling made them become an effective fighting force
Friedrich Von Steuben
British general that gave the orders that resulted in the first battle of the American Revolutionary War. (Lexington & Concord). He also ordered the attack on breed's hill in the battle of the Bunker Hill. this battle was so costly in British casualties that it led to his dismissal
William Howe
In October 1775 who became the commander of the British Army in America. He did not accomplish the task of defeating the American cause and was dismissed of his duties in 1778
Thomas Gage
Final commander of the British Army (1778-1781) during the American Revolutionary War
Henry Clinton
British general who lost the Battle of Yorktown (Oct. 19, 1781) in Virginia. His surrender ensured an American victory in the American Revolutionary War
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