Name: Class Period: NOTES: People of the Revolution (Part 1) George Washington 1. Commander In Chief of Continental Army 2. Led colonies to victory over the English Agreed to lead the Army but refused to be paid. After the War? Very first president of the U.S. Thomas Jefferson 1. Wrote the Declaration of Independence Died same day as John Adams-50 years to the day of signing of Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826 After the War? 1. Vice-President under John Adams 2. 3rd President of the U.S. - Served for 2 terms Crispus Attucks Former slave who was killed in the Boston Massacre. Known for being the first to die in the battle for independence. Supporter of the anti-slavery movement
NOTES: People of the Revolution (Part 1) King George III 1. Approved use of force against the colonies which led to rebellion 2. King of England LOYALIST A traitor is everyone who doesn t agree with me! After the War? Lost the American colonies Patrick Henry Served in First Continental Congress Give me liberty or give me death! After the War? First governor of the free state of Virginia Thomas Paine 1. Published Common Sense explained the reasons for the war in everyday language so regular people could get behind it. 2. Wrote American Crisis encouraged people to continue supporting the war even when they were suffering. 3. Served in Continental Army His bones were lost after they were dug up to be buried in England. After the War? 1. Went to France during French Revolution 2. Was put in prison
Name: Class Period: NOTES: People of the Revolution (Part 2) Benjamin Franklin 1. Helped draft (write) Declaration of Independence 2. Worked in France trying to get money and help for war with Britain 3. Negotiated Treaty of Paris-ending war with England. Active in anti-slavery movement John Paul Jones After the War? 1. Attended Constitutional Convention. 2. Signed the Constitution 1. Captured 16 prizes in a single cruise 2. Most famous naval battle of war 3. Sank enemy despite his ship being destroyed I have not yet begun to fight! Said when his ship was sunk. After the War? Served in Russian Navy and retired in France Marquis de Lafayette 1. Frenchman who believed in independence so much he joined the Continental Army. 2. Got supplies for army from France 3. Brought troops from France and helped defeat British at Yorktown Remained a friend of George Washington After the War? Returned home to France & got involved in French Revolution Spoke out against ruling party, was imprisoned for many years
NOTES: People of the Revolution (Part 2) John Adams 1. Member of Continental Congress 2. Nominated G. Washington as Commander of Army 3. Argued for and signed Declaration of Independence 4. Went to France for money for war Died the same day as T. Jefferson-50 years to the day of the Declaration of Independence being signed. July 4, 1826 After the War? 2 nd President of the U.S. Served for 1 term. Samuel Adams 1. Helped form the Sons of Liberty 2. May have participated in Boston Tea Party Family owned a brewery. He lost it due to bad financial choices. Wentworth Cheswell After the War? He thought the Constitution gave too much power to the Federal gov t. Side Chosen: During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)? African American Teacher who signed a form in support of independence. Also served as a soldier in the American Revolution and helped in the key battle Saratoga. 1 st African American to be elected to political office and was one of the other riders in the Midnight Ride.
NOTES: People of the Revolution (Part 2) Mercy Otis Warren Side Chosen: During the Revolution what was she known for (Famous)? Woman writer & poet who shared her political views on independence, and advised politicians. Writer of the book called History of Rise, Progress, and Termination of Revolution which discusses the American Revolution. James Armistead Side Chosen: During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)? 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. He pretended to a runaway slave and told the British he would help them to spy on colonists, but he really was a spy for the colonists. Bernardo de Galvez Side Chosen: Spanish - During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous)? Fought against the British in the American Revolution and helped the colonies take over Florida. The city of Galveston is named after him.
NOTES: People of the Revolution (Part 2) Haym Salomon Side Chosen: During the Revolution what was he known for (Famous): Member of the Sons of Liberty, and was key in helping the colonists finance the war. Was arrested as a spy twice by the British, and later helped colonists escape who had been arrested. Abigail Adams Side Chosen: During the Revolution what was she known for (Famous)? She was an early advocate of women s rights. 1. Married to John Adams. 2. One of the greatest letter writers in history. Declaration of Independence Written by: Thomas Jefferson Date Adopted: July 4 th, 1776 Approved by: The delegates of the 2 nd Continental Congress. (The 13 Colonies) Why is it important? Officially declared independence from England and King George III.