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Benjamin Franklin
A Founding Father who helped shape Americans early government and made many important discoveries in science and inventions. -
Samuel Adams
He was one of the main organizers for the Boston Tea Party, which showed that Americans were willing to protest against Britsih rules -
James Otis
He played a big role in starting the Revolutionary War by arguing against Britains authority over the colonies. -
George Washington
The leader of the Continental Army, he fought bravely for Americans independence from Britain and later became the first President of the United States. -
John Adams
A signer pf the Declaration of Independence and later the second President of the United States. He helped make important decisions for America. -
Paul Revere
A messenger and patriot who warned Lexington and Concord about approaching the British forces, he's also famous for his midnight ride. -
John Hancock
A signer of the Declaration of Independence and President of the Continental Congress. He played a big role in starting the Revolutionary War. -
Patrick Henry
He is Known for his famous speech, " Give me liberty or give me death," he was a strong leader who urged Americans to fight for their freedom. -
Joseph Warren
A doctor who fought bravely at the Battle of Bunker Hill and was killed during the war. -
Thomas Jeferson
He wrote the Declaration of Independence, which explained why the colonies were breaking away from Britain. It was like a big letter to the world saying "we want to be free!" -
Abigail Adams
She's the wife of John Adams, she was an important supporter of women's rights and exchanged letters with Thomas Jefferson about issues like equality for all people. -
John Paul Jones
Known as the "Father of the American Navy," he captured a British ship called HMS Dragon, which helped America gain respect on the seas. -
Nathan Hale
A soldier and spy who bravely gave his life for americas freedom when he was executed by the British. -
John Trumbull
An Artist who painted famous scenes from the Revolutionary War, like " The Declaration of Independence" and "The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis." -
Marquis de Lafayette
A French military officer who fought alongside George Washington and helped America win the war. -
The Boston Tea Party
A protest where colonist dumped tea into Boston Harbor to show their anger at Britains taxes and rules. -
The Continental Army
The army formed to fight against the British, led by George Washington and made up of brave soldiers. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first battles of the Revolutionary War, where Americans fought against British soldiers to defend their homes and rights. -
The Declaration of Independence
A document that officially declared Americas independence from Britain, signed 56 people who believed in freedom for all 19. -
The Treaty of Paris
a treaty that officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized Americas independence from Britain.