Loyalists

Those who remained loyal to the King of England during the

Revolution.

Key Figures

The important characters of the

Revolution, and their contributions.

Patriots

Colonists who pushed for independence

from England.

The American Revolution

September 2010

Table of Contents

Abigail Adams

John Adams

Samuel Adams

Ethan Allen

William Allen

Crispus Attucks

Mary Draper

Benjamin Franklin

William Franklin

Simon Girty

Nathanael Greene

Nathan Hale

John Hancock

Patrick Henry

Thomas Hutchinson

Thomas Jefferson

John Paul Jones

James Madison

James Monroe

Thomas Paine

Paul Revere

Joseph Warren

George Washington

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Abigail Smith Adams

Abigail’s Family

NOVEMBER 11 T H , 1744 – OCTOBER 28 T H , 1818

Women’s Rights

Abigail Smith Adams planted the seed to

thoughts about women’s rights, especially in the field of education and

property rights. She did not believe that women should just merely be companions

for their husbands. Adams thought that they should get educated to help guide

their families.

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Abigail was the wife of John Adams, the second

president of the United States. John Adams turned to his wife quite frequently for advice on many matters. They both were very intellectual, so they shared ideas.

Abigail was the mother of 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls, one girl a stillborn.

Abigail never lived to see women’s rights

come into affect. But she, with a supportive

husband, planted the seed to spark up a

women’s rights movement that would begin before they ever saw it happen.

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A wife, a mother, a Revolutionary

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1744 - 1818

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Abigail is mostly remembered for the many letters she

wrote to her husband, John, while he stayed in Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, during the Continental Congress. The letters

they sent to each other were filled with intellectual discussions

on government and politics. Another topic she addressed was

women’s rights. Oh March 1776 she sent a letter to John and

the Continental Congress requesting that they, “…remember

the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than

their ancestors.

The Book of Abigail and John

This book includes numerous letters that John and Abigail would send each

other. Through theses letters events of the Revolutionary War are unfolded. Their

letters follow John’s journey from provincial lawyer and farmer in Braintree,

Massachusetts, to delegate in the Continental Congress, to diplomatic success in

Europe.

Background

Born

Spouse

Children

Religion

November 11, 1744

Weymouth, Province of

Massachusetts Bay

John Adams

Abigail, John Quincy,

Susanna, Charles, Thomas,

Elizabeth (stillborn)

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The Stamp Act of 1765

!John Adams was highly opposed to the stamp act of 1765. Adams explained that

the opposition of the colonies to the Stamp Act was because the Stamp Act

deprived the American colonists of two basic rights guaranteed to all Englishmen,

and which all free men deserved: rights to be taxed only by consent and to be tried

only by a jury of one's peers. Then, in December of 1765, he delivered a speech

before the governor and council in which he pronounced the Stamp Act invalid on

the ground that Massachusetts, being without representation in Parliament, had not

assented to it.

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The Boston Massacre !

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In 1770, a street confrontation resulted in

British soldiers killing five civilians in

what quickly became known as the

Boston Massacre. The soldiers involved

were arrested on criminal charges and had

trouble finding legal counsel. Finally,

they asked Adams to defend them, and

although he feared it would hurt his

reputation, he agreed. Six of the soldiers

were acquitted, but the two who had fired

directly into the crowd were charged with

murder. Although Adams had risked his

career and taken the case he was still

elected to the Massachusetts General

Court in June 1770, while in preparation

for the trial.!

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On June 7, 1776, Adams seconded the

resolution of independence introduced by

Richard Henry Lee, which stated, "These

colonies are, and of right ought to be, free

and independent states," and championed the

resolution until it was adopted by Congress

on July 2, 1776. He was appointed to a

committee to draft a Declaration of

Independence. Adams occupied the foremost

place in the debate on the Declaration of

Independence’s adoption. Many years later,

Jefferson hailed Adams as "the pillar of [the

Declaration's] support on the floor of

Congress, its ablest advocate and defender

against the multifarious assaults it encountered."

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Declaration of Independence !

Samuel Adams 9-16-10

Samuel Adams was one of the biggest contributors of the

revolution and has done many things. He was one of the

biggest rebels even though he rebelled in a civil manner. He

started the Sons of Liberty to help stop the unfair taxes and try

to show the fact they wanted to be independent.

The summary of his part in the Revolution

Background

A quote.

“Among the natural rights

of the colonists are these:

First a right to life,

secondly to liberty, and

thirdly to property;

together with the right to

defend them in the best

manner they can”

-Samuel Adams.

Samuel Adams was born in Boston. He

was raised to become a preacher but

became interested in politics. He

became a tax collected but was very,

very, lax about it. He became popular

with the people and soon was asked to

help with some of the problems

How Did He Help? Because the colonists

were not represented

in parliament, he

argued that, they

could not be taxed by

that body of

government. He wrote

the instructions about

taxation without

representation.

Sugar

Act

Again, he disagreed.

He knew it would

harm Britain’s

economy so he

called for a boycott

Stamp

Act

He wrote the

Massachusetts

Circular Letter

calling for other

colonies to help

boycott the British

Townshend

Acts

Adams wanted the

soldiers who shot to

have a fair trail so

that the colonies

didn’t seem like just

a mob of people.

During the Tea Act

he organized the

Boston Tea Party to

rebel against the Tea

Act.

Boston

Massacre

and Tea

Act.

Derek W. Odell September 16, 2010

Samuel Adams An American Revolutionist.

The start of the revolution. Samuel Adams, along with Patrick Henry, began the

argument for independence. Sam wrote letters about

independence to newspapers all over the country under

different names to make people believe all of Boston wanted

independence from England.

Before the Revolution

Samuel was born in Boston in

1722. He was the cousin of John

Adams. When Samuel Adams

was young, his father wanted him

to be a minister. Samuel went to

work in a counting house, a place

that is like a bank, but he was not

good at adding and he spent too

much time talking to other people

about politics. Later the people in

Boston elected him to be a tax

collector, but he didn't like taking

money from people.

Before becoming the successful

Politian he came to be known as,

he was an unsuccessful brewer

and businessman.

Samuel Adams led a unique and eventful life, going from a family brewer and eventually becoming a signer

of the Declaration of Independence.

Samuel Adams’ importance during the revolution.

Sam convinced many young men that independence would be good for

America. Paul Revere, John Adams and John Hancock were some of

the men who agreed with Sam's ideas. These three men became better

known than Sam, even though his ideas helped shape their thoughts on

independence.

When the Stamp Act of 1765 ordered the colonists to buy stamps from

England, Samuel started a protest. He told the mob what to do. In

1766, the Stamp Act stopped. Samuel said this after the Stamp Act: "If

our trade be taxed, why not our lands, or produce. . . in short,

everything we possess? They tax us without having legal

representation." Another thing that started the Revolution was the

Boston Tea Party that Samuel also helped plan.

Samuel Adams was also a signer of the constitution.

Ethan Allen Issue #1. Nicholas S. Pollack

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The Green Mountain

Boys was a name

applied to a group of

soldiers from Vermont

who fought in the American Revolution

(1775-1783). They took their name from

the Green Mountains in Vermont. In 1775,

on the verge of war,

the Green Mountain Boys, led by Ethan

Allen and Seth Warner, with reinforcements from Massachusetts and

Connecticut, seized

British-held forts at Ticonderoga and

Crown Point on Lake Champlain in New

York. In 1777 they helped win the Battle

of Bennington in

Vermont.

Ethan Allen, Vermonter and Revolutionary War Hero, 1738 - 1789

The Green Mountain Boys were originally organized by Allen before

the revolution to oppose the claims of the New York government to Vermont territory. They repeatedly harassed New Yorkers and, after the war, declared Vermont an independent republic. When New York

relinquished its claims to the land, Vermont applied for statehood and in 1791 became the 14th state.

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Timeline

William Allen By: Alicia Cuevas

During the Revolutionary War Allen was a Loyalist which means they remained loyal to the

Kingdom of Great Britian. William Allen supported the

revolution. He is chief justice of Pennsylvania. He agreed that

the colonies seek to redress. He sided strongly to his colonies in

many ways. He added a codicil to his will and the history

therefore lead to neglecting the “Great Giant.” Allen was very

wealthy because of his inheritance from his father. Allen

performed a patriotic and investment service during this time

also. He became in this war because he decided to continue to

follow his fathers footsteps and he wanted to be just like him.

His commercial proved that Allen was also very successful. He

wasn’t satisfied with gains of profits from privatering. He came

with an expedition to search for the Northwest Passage. His

profits were very limited.

1725

William Allen dad

who was a merchant

that was very

successful passed

away.

1750-1774 He served as a

chief justice during

this years and he

was succeed by

Benjamin Chew.

1765

Stamp Act passed

parliament it was a

major to the

revolutionary war

Background William Allen was born in

Philadelphia in the year of 1704. During the war he was a wealthy man. William Allen religion is Quaker he held lots

of offices like city recorder and mayor. He is the oldest son of the Revolutionary war officer.

Allen is married to Margaret

Hamilton and they have six children all together. Allen has his own high school the name

of it is William Allen High

School (WAHS). Famous for his high priced carriage and his horses.

William Allen Quote “The facts fairly and honestly

presented; truth will take

care of itself.”

Mid-life

2

Crispus Attacks, born in August of

1723, in Framingham, Mass. Where

little in know of him, other than his

father John was executed for an

attempted escape from the

plantation in 1732. While on the

plantation he developed crafty skills

for developing writing techniques.

Which was huge for anyone let

alone a slave.

Crispus Attucks

Crispus Attucks Day

March 5th

1

Early Life Of Attucks

In 1740, at age 27, he escaped the

plantation successfully to Nantucket.

Here he was a "harpooner" on a

whaling ship. He stuck with this job

until he turned 47. He fled from this

job because of wanted posters

appearing around Nantucket. His

criminal record would follow him up

until his fleeing. Once 47, he went to

Boston. He changed his name to

Michael Johnson, to avoid being

caught from wanted posters, as well

to apply for a job at the Boston

Gazette. He worked here as a “run-

man”, which means he searched for

any gossip around town to be issued.

He worked here for very small wages

during 1767-1770; he worked of and

on and was rejected from more work

on March 5th 1770 because new

ownership was against black workers.

The Boston Massacre Attucks was said to be disgusted by the actions of the new

ownership, this probably promoted his attitude towards the Boston

massacre. The “massacre” began as a frivolous incident.

Snowballs were thrown from Attucks and others at soldiers.

Snowballs became rocks and in the trials of the Boston Massacre it

was stated that they returned fire upon hearing from Attucks and

the others, that someone will go get arms. The shooting began as

it took the lives of Attucks and 4 others. Attucks was killed

instantly with a shot to the lung, skull, and kidney. The

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1) Early Life 2) Mid-Life 3) The Boston Massacre

MARY DRAPER

Mary Draper: 1719-1810

Mary Draper was a woman of the American Revolution. She believed that her property was not her own, but her countries and it was her duty to help server it. Mary lived on a farm and would use the animals to help feed soldiers. She and her daughter made countless loaves of brown bread and to feed hungry soldiers. Mary was able to provide hundreds of soldiers with food at a

time. Her house was always open for any patriot in need. Mary also gave up her collection of pewter from her diseased mother in order for soldiers to have more ammunition. Mary insisted that her husband, Captain Draper, enlist immediately when the revolution began. If Mary Draper

had been able to enlist herself she would have done so in a heartbeat. Mary loved her country and served it anyway she could. Her contribution was and still is greatly appreciated.

FACTS ABOUT

MARY DRAPER

! Mary sent her own son off to war when he was only sixteen.

! Mary lived on a farm in Dedham, Massachusetts

! Mary had two huge ovens that she and her daughter would sometimes use day and night to bake bread for soldiers

" I wanted to help Colonists, but my skills in fighting were

too weak. So I decided to help by melting down all of my

family heirlooms. They were pewter items and made good

bullets for the Colonists. I know my things aren't important

to me, but they are important for the freedoms which we are

fighting."

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Mary Draper Ingles was born in 1732 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George and Elenor (Hardin) Draper, who had immigrated to America from Donegal, Ireland in 1729.

Mary married fellow settler William Ingles in 1750, and gave birth to two sons, Thomas in 1751 and George in 1753.

Mary Draper In July of 1755, a band of Shawnee warriors

raided Draper's Meadow, killing four settlers, an infant, and taking five hostages, including Mary and her two children, her sister-in-law Bette Draper, and a male neighbor.

An eight foot tall bronze statue honoring Mary Draper Ingles stands outside the Boone County Public Library on route 18 in Burlington, Kentucky. Remembering her escape from captivity at Big Bone Lick, the statue stands upon a granite base mounted with a bronze plaque outlining her story.

Kentucky Route 8 in Campbell, Bracken, and Mason counties is officially named "Mary Ingles Highway."

and was enslaved to make salt for the Indians. In October, Mary and another captive woman escaped then, making their way on foot to return home. Their route followed the Ohio, Kanawha, and New Rivers and they traveled as much as five to six hundred miles, and arrived home after more than 40 days.

After recovering from her journey and reuniting with her husband, Mary went on to have four more children: Mary, Susan, Rhoda, and John. George died in Indian captivity, but Thomas was ransomed and returned to Virginia in 1768. Mary then died in 1815 at the age of 83.

The Indians and their captives traveled for a month to a Shawnee village on the banks of the Scioto and Ohio Rivers. Here Mary was separated from her sons, then she was brought to Big Bone Lick, Kentucky. As a prisoner, Mary sewed shirts

Benjamin Franklin By: Sorcha Sullivan

Benjamin Franklin’s contribution to the Revolution Benjamin Franklin contributed to the

Revolution by being an official diplomat

and ambassador of the thirteen colonies.

He told the British to stop the Stamp Act

because the Americans would never pay

taxes. He also drew a cartoon of a snake

fighting a British dragon to symbolize

American independence and unity.

Another important thing Benjamin

Franklin did was he told the French that if

the British won the war they would be to

powerful saying this helped make the

French fight with the Americans. Also he

signed four of the most important

documents in the United States, those

documents were the Constitution, The

Declaration of Independence, The Treaty of

Paris, and The Treaty of Alliance.

Date of Birth:

Benjamin Franklin was

born January 17th, 1706 in

Boston Massachusetts.

Accomplishments:

Invented the lightning rod

and bifocals. Published

Poor Richards Almanac.

Date of Death:

Benjamin Franklin died

April 17th, 1790

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Simon Girty

About Simon G:

"No other country or age ever produced so brutal,

depraved or wicked a

wretch." this was stated

about Simon Girty.

Simon Girty was perhaps the most

hated man on the American frontier

in the mid 1700s. Girty was born

near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in

1741. His childhood was a

harrowing one. When he was 10

years old he watched, as his father

got drunk with a local ‘friendly’

Indian. The Indian, however wasn’t

friendly enough. He got into a fight

with Girty senior and ended up

sinking his tomahawk into the white

man’s head. His mother and three

brothers were made slaves to the

Delaware’s while Simon was traded

to the Seneca’s. For three years he

remained with the Seneca’s. Then,

at the age of 18, Simon Girty was

returned to white civilization.

Girty's Contributions:

Typical of his speeches to the Indians was the following:

“Brothers, the Long Knives have overrun your country and usurped your

hunting grounds. They have destroyed the cane, trodden down the clover, and

killed the deer and the buffalo. Brothers, unless you rise in the majesty of your

might and exterminate their whole race, you may bid adieu to the hunting

grounds of your fathers.”

On one such occasion, Girty led a force of 300 Indians on an attack on

Dunlap’s Station. Taking a white prisoner, he told the man that if the

inhabitants of the Fort surrendered he would be released but if not he

would be killed. When those inside refused to yield, the Indians, under

Girty’s guidance, stripped the man, pinioned his outstretched feet and

hands to the ground and then placed kindling on his stomach. Slowly he

was burnt to death. His screams could be heard inside the Fort for many

hours. Simon Girty was never captured. When the British withdrew from

Detroit in 1796, Girty headed for Canada. For the next 20 years he lived a

life of inebriated peace. He died in Canada in 1816. Later in the

revolution, in addition to going on many raids against American

outposts on the frontier, Girty helped British and their allied Indian

forces to overwhelm Kentucky militia at the Battle of Blue Licks.

Jake Sanchez September 16, 2010 Period 3

NATHANAEL GREENE “I am determined to defend my rights and maintain my freedom

or sell my life in the attempt.”

Nathanael Greene was born

August 7, 1742 and died on

June 19, 1786 at the age of 44.

Greene was a best friend

with George Washington,

and his right-hand man.

During the Revolutionary

War, Nathanael was a major

general of the continental

army. At the start of the war,

Greene was only a militia

private, the lowest rank

possible; he emerged from

the war with a reputation as

Washington’s most gifted

and dependable officer.

In August 1774, Nathanael Greene helped organize a local group,

which was chartered as the Kentish Guards. Later down the road,

Greene’s participation in the group was challenged because he

had a slight limp. Around this time, he began to acquire many

expensive military tactics and began to teach himself the art of

war. December of 1774, he joined a committee to help revise the

militia laws.

Militia

Time Line

Early Revolution

Late Revolution

Early Revolution – Militia Private (lowest rank)

December 1774- Helped revise militia laws

Near end of war- George Washington’s most gifted officer

June 19, 1786- Died at age 44

"I am determined to defend my rights and maintain my freedom or sell my life in the attempt." –

Nathanael Greene

Nathanael Greene

The American

Revolutionary War

Nathanael Greene’s battles and

contributions to America during

the Revolution. Greene was promoted to Brigadier General on

6/22/1775 by George Washington with command of

Boston after it was evacuated. After the Battle of

Springfield, Washington assigned Greene commander

of the army in the south, which was weak and badly

equipped compared to the British. So we divided his

troops forcing the British to do the same. His most

notable success in the south was the Battle of Kings

Mountain in 1780, during which 100% of all opposing

forces were captured or killed. During this time

Greene also formed a special light corps, whose first

mission was to “race” the British to Halifax County to

“harass” them in their advance. In addition to all of

this, Greene also contributed to many other battles,

including the Battle of Guilford Court House in 1781.

[September 16th, 2010] Trey Neeley

*Place of Birth: Warwick, RI

*D.o.B.: 8/7/1742

*Place of Death: Edisto, SC

D.o.D.: 6/19/1786

*Date of Service: 1775-1783

Rank: Brigadier General (1775-1776)

Major General (1776-1783)

Facts:

Nathan Hale K O R Y K L I N K E R M A N

Nathan hale was born in the

year 1755. He was born into a big family with twelve children, which

Nathan was the sixth child. When he was old enough his father sent Nathan and his brother Enoch to Yale College

and when he graduated at the age eighteen he became a teacher. But soon

after the revolutionary war was stirring up and Nathan joined the Americans in

a war against the British.

When Nathan joined he was only 18

which was too young but lied to get in. In 1776 George Washington turned him into a spy. So they can learn what the British are going to do next. But during his first mission he was

captured by the British. He was to be executed the next day. While on the block ready to be hung. His captors asked for any last words he said, “I only regret that I have one life to lose for my country. What his last words meant to the patriots is that they are Americans and will die

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John Hancock resigned in 1777 because of disappointment on the failure of

Congress to commander in the Continental Army. At first critical of the

federal Constitution, Hancock was won over to support ratification by the

promise of nomination for the presidency should George Washington

decline. Though seemingly in the vanguard of the revolutionaries, he was

not considered an independent figure but a tool of Samuel Adams, who

played on Hancock's ambition, vanity, and inordinate love of popularity.

Even though he resigned as presidency in 1777 he still put lots of energy in

the Massachusetts affairs. He is known for his signing in the Declaration of

Independence. Hancock signed his name the biggest to make sure it was

readable. Also he was very involved in the revolutionary politics.

Hancock was a vain, flamboyant man who was a devoted patriot. He risked

his fortune in the battle for Independence. John Hancock dedicated services

for his country. John Adams referred him as an “essential character of the

American Revolution.

John Hancock

1754

1774

1775

1776

Join his uncle’s firm, ten

years later takes over

management.

Chosen president of the

Massachusetts Provincial

Congress

Became the leader of the

Boston patriot committee.

Elected 2nd Continental

Congress, 1st to sign the

Declaration of Independenc

pg. 3

"Caesar had his

Brutus; Charles the First his Cromwell;

and George the Third may profit by

their example.”

Patrick Henry, one of the

founding fathers of the United

States, was very active during

the revolutionary time period.

He is remembered best for his

“Liberty or Death” speech.

Patrick Henry “…as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”

May 29, 1736-

June 6, 1799

March 23, 1775: the House of

Burgesses was deciding whether

to take military actions against

the British. Henry delivered his

famous speech and as a result

the house decided in favor of the

militant action.

“If this be

treason, let us make the

most of it.”

Henry was born in Virginia in

1736 and tried his hand at

farming before eventually

becoming a lawyer. He became

a representative in the House of

Burgesses in 1765 and nine days

later proposed the Virginia

Stamp Act Resolutions. These

reserved the right of the

colonists to exclusively tax

themselves. This was one of the

most blatantly anti-British

actions at this time.

Revolutionary

During the American Revolution, Patrick Henry served as a

colonel in the army. He led some militia in an attack that became

known as the Gunpowder Incident. Eventually he became the

first post-colonial governor of Virginia. He was later re-elected as

the 6th post-colonial governor of Virginia.

"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at

the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”

Patrick Henry Patrick Henry was born

on May 29th, 1736 in

Hanover County,

He died on June 6th, 1799.

American Revolution

In 1774, Patrick Henry represented Virginia in First

Continental Congress. The next year, in March, he was

strongly urging his fellow Virginians to arm themselves in

self-defense against the British troops. Henry was the

focal point of Virginia's opposition to British policy.

With the outbreak of the Revolution, Henry became

commander in chief of the Virginia troops. In June 1776

he was elected governor and then elected again from 1784

to 1786 but declined to attend the Constitutional

Convention of 1787.

Biography When Henry was eighteen

he got married to a Sarah

Shelton. At the age of

twenty-one his father set

up a business for him that

soon went into

bankruptcy. For six weeks

he studied to become a

lawyer. In 1760, he set up

private practice in the

Hanover Courthouse in

Virginia for his job.

Famous Quote

“Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”

He was the most celebrated speaker in the American Revolution

Social Standing

Thomas Hutchinson was born on

September 9th, 1711 in Massachusetts

and died on June 3rd, 1780 in London. He

graduated from Harvard in 1727. For about 10

years after graduation, he worked under his dad

and devoted himself to business. He got married

in 1734 to Margaret Sanford. He spent most of

his life as Boston’s representative in

Massachusetts.

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Thomas Hutchinson was well like among the

people of Boston in his early years. He was an

expert with money, government, and business.

He also was faithful loyalist and he resisted

any attempt at separation from Britain and the

crown. It was his job to enforce the stamp act

witch almost cost him his life. Week by week in

early 1770 Hutchinson grew more fearful of an

explosive encounter between soldiers and the

townspeople. On March 5th the Boston

massacre took place while Hutchinson was

acting as Governor, he did everything in his

power the soften the blow and calm things

down. The morning after the massacre the

called a meeting of selectmen and discussed

the peoples terms with Hutchinson. It was

declared that Hutchinson would take all

responsibility for the bloodshed and receive all

the charges alone. It became clear to him he

either needed to comply to their demands or

flee back to Britain. Hutchinson was replaced

by General Thomas Gage and sailed to England

in 1774.

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Thomas Jefferson was born in

Virginia on April 13, 1743. He was the third child of ten

children his mother had. He

was also the third president

of the United States of

America, in (1801-1809) At

the age of 14 Jefferson’s father died. Although with

the death of his father he

inherited 5,000 acres of land

in Monticello, and dozens of

slaves.

Jefferson, was the main author of the

Declaration of Independence, and for the

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

“Thomas Jefferson, The Glorious cause for Americas Independence”

He was held as “The Man of the People”.

One of the main reason why is because

Jefferson was a very kind man. He was

some one who did not look down on

anyone. For having less than he did. He would take his job serious. Therefore the

people were happy wit him serving as the

president.

Jefferson died on July 1801. At the age of

83. He past away just a few hours before John Adams. Thomas Jefferson, was known

as “The Closest American approximation of

the Universal Man” for all he was able to

do.

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How He made a Difference He was chosen in 1776 to draft the Declaration of Independence,

which has been regarded ever since as a charter of American and

universal liberties. The document proclaims that all men are equal

in rights, regardless of birth, wealth, or status, and that the

government is the servant, not the master, of the people. While

the American Revolution continued, Jefferson sought to liberalize

Virginia's laws. Governor of Virginia, U.S. Minister to

France, Secretary of State under

George Washington, Vice-President of the United States of America,

President of the United States (1801 to 1809) Thomas Jefferson was all

for the freedom of America.

Having attended the College of

William and Mary, Jefferson

practiced law and served in local

government as a magistrate,

county lieutenant, and member of

the House of Burgesses in his

early professional life. After

Jefferson left Congress in 1776, he

returned to Virginia and served in

the legislature. Elected governor

from 1779 to 1781, he suffered an

inquiry into his conduct during

his last year in office that,

although finally fully repudiated,

left him with a life-long

pricklishness in the face of

criticism. He owned 200 slaves

and set 44 of them free. He did all

the in office things that helped the

colonies become America.

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JOHN PAUL JONES

John Paul Jones had many successful voyages when fighting for the US. While on his first

voyage he destroyed British fisheries and captured sixteen British ships. In command of The

ship “Ranger” he was in British home waters and made countless raids on England’s shore. On

September 23, 1779, Jones fought one of the bloodiest fights in naval history. This is the time

when he said his famous quote “I have not yet begun to fight!”, even though his ship was almost

sinking he still kept on fighting and eventually the other ship surrendered. He is recognized as

“The Father of the American Navy”

The Revolutionary War

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John Paul Jones was one of the first known naval officers of the Revolutionary War. His knowledge of sailing began at the age of 13 when he was an apprentice for captain Benson. The Navy and Marines were just starting around 1775 and captains were in great demand. December 7th, 1775 he was the first man to be the 1st lieutenant for the continental navy.

I “have not yet

begun to

fight!” Is one of his most famous quotes. He said this after a British captain questions if they should surrender.

He even made his

own flag in order to avoid charges of piracy while

attacking another ship.

James Madison The Fourth President

Background

Born: March 16th, 1751

Died: June 28th, 1836

Political Party: Democratic-

Republican

Occupation: Lawyer

James Madison strongly

enforced a system of checks and

balances. During his early

career, Madison defended priests

that were arrested for preaching

without a license. Working on

such things helped shape his

thought towards religious

freedom. He helped colleges

separate from European

countries.

Major Political

Accomplishments Madison served in congress during the last stages of the War of

Independence. He served in the Virginia State Legislature from

1776-1779. In 1787, there was a constitutional convention

where he drafted the Virginia Plan. This plan had a three-

branch federal system that influenced the American

Constitution that we know today. In November of 1783, his

term in office expired. So in 1784, Madison joined the House

of Delegates. On the 26th of December 1785, Madison

proposed Thomas Jefferson’s Bill for religious freedom, and it

was passed. Throughout 1787-1788, Madison was influencing

John Jay and aiding him in writing the Federalist Papers.

Madison wrote paper #10, which basically said that a larger

country with diverse views would be well suited with a

Republican government. He was also said to be the Author of

the Bill of Rights. His proposed amendments were accepted but

Madison was upset that they did not be including in the

Declaration of Independence.

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For two years he served as an aide with the

rank of colonel to Gen. William Alexander.

He was present during the winter of Valley

Forge (1777-1778) and participated in the

Battle of Monmouth.

In 1780, unable to obtain a field command he

returned to Virginia to study law under

Thomas Jefferson, who become a lifelong

friend , patron, and major influence on hid

intellectual development. James Monroe was

elected in the Virginia House of Delegates in

1782 and his abilities and total dedication to

public service won his election in 1783 to the

Confederation Congress where he sat until

1786. Four decades later Monroe ran for

President and became the fifth president of

the Untied States.

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War…

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Revolutionary

War and was the

5th President

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Monroe

Mother And Father

Elizabeth Knight Monroe

(1768-1830)

(Married on 2-16-1786)

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James Monroe (1799-1800)

Maria Hester Monroe (1803-

1850)

Spouse and children

Enlisting in the

Revolutionary war as a

lieutenant he saw the

war getting more violent

and the move on new

injured

The first article of

The Crisis.

THESE are the times

that try men's souls.

The summer soldier and

the sunshine patriot will,

in this crisis, shrink from

the service of their

country; but he that

stands by it now, deserves

the love and thanks of

man and woman.

Tyranny, like hell, is not

easily conquered; yet we

have this consolation

with us, that the harder

the conflict, the more

glorious the triumph.

What we obtain too

cheap, we esteem too

lightly: it is dearness

only that gives every

thing its value. Heaven

knows how to put a

proper price upon its

goods; and it would be

strange indeed if so

celestial an article as

FREEDOM should not be

highly rated. Britain, with

an army to enforce her

tyranny, has declared

that she has a right (not

only to TAX) but "to BIND

us in ALL CASES

WHATSOEVER" and if

being bound in that

manner, is not slavery,

then is there not such a

thing as slavery upon

earth. Even the

expression is impious; for

so unlimited a power can

belong only to God.

“These are the times that try

men’s souls.” This quote from Thomas Paine’s The Crisis

describes the beginnings of the American

Revolution. He communicated the ideas of the

Revolution to common farmers, which stirred the

hearts of the fledgling United States. He had a

grand vision for society. He was the first to

advocate a world peace organization and social

security for the poor and elderly, but his views of

religion destroyed his success and only a few

people attended his funeral. In 1776 Paine

published Common Sense, a strong defense from

the Independence from England, and while

traveling with the Continental Army wrote The

Crisis, a collection of articles. It was so popular

that it was read by more people than today watch

the Super Bowl. Paine was convinced that the

American Revolution was a crusade for a superior

political system and that America was ultimately

unconquerable. He did as much as any writer

could to encourage resistance and to inspire faith

in the Continental Army.

Thomas Paine

Monument to Thomas Paine on

North Avenue in New Rochelle,

New York.

Thomas Paine

During the Revolution…

“These are the times that try

men’s souls”

The quote above is from his book that’s made up of

articles he wrote during the Revolutionary war. The Crisis,

said book, is full of articles that he wrote to support the

war, independence, and a self-governing United States of

America.

Though he didn’t

directly contribute to the war

effort or hold a governing

position in the country his

articles helped more than one

might think. They contributed

to the colonist’s attitude

toward war and even helped

shape many ideas in the

Constitution.

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Thomas Paine wrote more than just The Crisis. Before the

Revolution he wrote a book that openly asked for independence from Britain. Common Sense

(left) was the very first open defiance of their British rule.

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Revolutionary Figure Profile Nick Brooks, 9/16/10

Paul Revere The Midnight Rider

Born in 1784 in a late December, Paul Revere grew up as a

successful silversmith in the wake of his father. One of 11

siblings, he grew up in a time of war and tribulation – He was

a veteran of the French and Indian War, as a Second

Lieutenant of an artillery regiment. Although this was a

larege part of his history, his Midnight Ride would make it

s seem forgettable…

Revere was held by the British for quite some time, but was released in time to see the battle in Lexington on the

Lexington Green.

In 1775, Revere’s position as a messenger would take

him in a historic journey.

On April 18th, 1775, Paul was sent by Joseph Warren to ride from

Boston to Massachusetts carrying a message to John Hancock and

Samuel Adams that the British were marching to arrest them. After

being rowed across the Charles River, he proceeded to borrow a horse

from a fellow friend and rode as fast and hard as he could. He stopped

at every house in the countryside, warning the colonists about the

incoming British troops. Upon his entry to the house where Adams

and Hancock were residing, a sentry asked him to “Not make so much

noise.” “Noise?!” He replied, “You’ll have noise enough before long.

The Regulars are coming!”

Soon after delivering his message, one William Dawes joined

him on horseback, and they devised a plan to ride to Concord,

Massachusetts, where weapons and supplies were hidden. A 3rd rider

joined them, one Dr. Samuel Prescott, until their capture by British

troops on the way. Prescott and Dawes escaped soon after.

Joseph Warren On you depend the fortunes of America. You are to decide the important question, on which rest the happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn. Act

worthy of yourselves.

-Joseph Warren

Joseph Warren’s political activities began in earnest when he penned a number of newspaper essays during the Stamp Act Crisis. Later, during the Townshend duty unrest, Warren wrote under the nom de plume “A True Patriot” in the Boston Gazette.

In 1772, Warren's prominence was recognized when he was selected to deliver the commemorative oration on the anniversary of the Boston Massacre. He worked closely with Samuel Adams on the committee of correspondence and when Adams left to attend the First Continental Congress in 1774, Warren assumed leadership of the radical cause in Boston. He authored the Suffolk Resolves, a strongly worded statement of the emerging American position that was endorsed by the Congress.

In March 1775, despite receiving threats on his life, Warren again delivered the annual speech honoring the fallen in the Boston Massacre. Old South Church was so full that the speaker had to enter the building by climbing a ladder and crawling through a window behind the pulpit.

On April 18, Warren made the decision to warn surrounding areas about British troop movements and dispatched Paul Revere and William Dawes for that purpose. During the British return march from Lexington and Concord, Warren exposed himself to enemy fire repeatedly in order to

reach and treat the wounded. With the empire and infant nation engaged in war,

Warren worked feverishly to organize the American military effort. In June, after learning of the British move to Charlestown, Warren went to Bunker Hill to offer his services as a volunteer. He fought valiantly and was one of the last Americans to leave Breed’s Hill, but was struck in the back of the head by a musket ball and died instantly.

Warren’s Contribution

British commander, Thomas Gage, remarked that Warren’s death was the equal of the deaths of 500 American soldiers, perhaps a fitting assessment of the value of Warren’s contribution to the Patriot cause.

Before the Revolution •Born in Roxbury,

Massachusetts

•Graduated from

Harvard in 1759

•Served as master

of Roxbury School

of Grammar

• Undertook

study of medicine

and opened a

practice in Boston

in 1764

Warren’s Role

Joseph Warren was born June 6th 1741 in Roxbury,

Massachusetts and died June 17th 1775 in Charlestown

Massachusetts.

His father was a farmer and a very respected man that

was interested in fruit raising but in October 1755 was in

a tree harvesting apples from his apple tree and fell

from the ladder and was killed. His son, Joseph Warren

graduated from Harvard in 1759 and went on to be a

teacher in Roxbury, but in his spare time he studied

medicine with Dr. James Lloyd. Then in 1764 began to

practice his profession. On September 6th 1764 he

married Elizabeth Hooton, a young lady who inherited a

fortune. In the fallowing years the Stamp-act Dr. Warren

published several able articles in the Boston Gazette, on

a couple of occasions he used the signature of “A True

Patriot”. June 1768 Dr. Warren was one of the

committee appointed to wait for the governor in his seat

at the Jamaica Plain. In November 1772 his name was

recorded after Otis and Samuel Adams in the committee

of correspondence. On June 14th was chosen as second

major general, on June 17th at the battle of Bunker Hill

he was hit in the back of the head with a musket ball.

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George Washington 1732-1799

George Washington was born into a wealthy family in Virginia. He worked as a

tobacco farmer in his younger years. He enjoyed hunting and horse back riding.

He was also good at math and surveyor. In 1749 he was appointed his first

public office. Washington was the commander-in-chief of the continental army

and was also the commander of the French and Indian war. Washington was

the supreme commander in chief of the revolutionary war. He spent months

training men and getting supplies together .He lead the revolutionary war into

victory. George Washington became the first president of the United States. “With the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.”

George Washington

George Washington and the American Revolution

February 22, 1732 George Washington was born a leader. On

July 3rd Washington was going to take command of a 14,000

man army. While commanding his army he had to make sure

they had plenty of supplies and power to get them through the

war. In March of 1776 , Washington was falling short of men

and supplies. He almost despaired but luckily in October of

1777 they defeated the British. Also the Americans won over

the British in Yorktown on October 19, 1781.

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1759 Washington married

Martha Dandridge Custis

1775-1783 Washington took

command of the American

revolution.

April 30,1789 George

Washington became the first

president of the United States.

March, 1797 George left the

office.

December 14, 1799 George

Washington died.

Created by:

The American History Research students of Alliance High School,

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