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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
http://www.biography.com/people/george-washington-9524786/videos/george-washington-mini-biography-14814787758
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
http://www.biography.com/people/thomas-jefferson-9353715/videos/thomas-jefferson-the-almighty-pen-2080104028
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
http://www.biography.com/people/thomas-jefferson-9353715/videos/thomas-jefferson-the-almighty-pen-2080104028
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
http://www.biography.com/people/thomas-jefferson-9353715/videos/thomas-jefferson-the-almighty-pen-2080104028
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
http://www.biography.com/people/thomas-jefferson-9353715/videos/thomas-jefferson-the-almighty-pen-2080104028
Benjamin Franklin