People of the Revolutionary War

1732-1799PatriotFought in the French and Indian

WarBrave and skilled soldierFounding fatherMember of continental congressCommander-in-chief of the

Continental ArmyWon the Revolutionary WarOfficer of the Constitutional

Convention1st president

George Washington

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George Washington

1736-1799PatriotGave speeches “Give me liberty or give me death!”U.S. RepresentativeU.S. governorLawyerDelegate in the Continental CongressHelped write the constitutionCommander-in-Chief of Virginia’s forcesHelped supply soldiers and equipment for

George Washington

Patrick Henry

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Patrick Henry

1738-1820LoyalistKing of England (Great Britain)

from 1760 to 1811His son took over rule of

England in 1811 because he became ill

Strong supporter of the policies that lead to the American revolution (causes of the war)

Opposed independent government in the colonies

George III

1741-1801Patriot then LoyalistPatriot hero of the battle of

SaratogaGeneral of the Continental

ArmyMember of the sons of libertyPharmacist, book sellerWent into debt and became a

spy for the British – Known as a traitor

Became a General for the British

Benedict Arnold

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Benedict Arnold

1735-1826PatriotFounding father1st vice president of the United States2nd president of the United StatesMember of the Continental CongressHelped draft the Declaration of IndependenceSigned the Declaration of IndependenceHelped end the Revolutionary way with the Treaty of Paris

1783Studied law at the University of Harvard

John Adams

1743-1826PatriotFounding fatherMember of the Continental Congress2nd vice president3rd president1st Secretary of StateFounder of the University of VirginiaDesigned Monticello – U.S. landmarkWrote and signed the Declaration of IndependenceDoubled the size of the United States with the Louisiana

PurchaseSent Lewis and Clark to explore the west inventor

Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson

1706-1790PatriotCreated the 1st lending libraryCreated the 1st volunteer fire departmentMember of the Continental CongressMember of the Constitutional ConventionHelped draft the constitutionHelped write the Declaration of IndependenceSigner of the Declaration of IndependenceWorked to get France to help Americans fight the

Revolutionary WarStatesman, scientist (Electricity laws- how to store it

and use it), inventor, writer (Poor Richard’s Almanack)

Benjamin Franklin

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Benjamin Franklin