Key Figures in the American Revolution

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Founding father, inventor, and scientist who convinced France to fight against Britain and edited the Declaration of Independence.

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Benjamin Franklin

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British king during the Revolutionary War?

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King George III

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Commander of the Continental Army and first U.S. president.

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George Washington

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Lawyer who defended British Soldiers after the Boston Massacre and nominated Washington as commander in chief.

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John Adams

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Member of the Sons of Liberty, participated in the Boston Tea Party, known for his Midnight Ride.

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Paul Revere

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Main author of the Declaration of Independence and 3rd U.S. president?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Former Continental army officer who is a famous "traitor" in history.

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Benedict Arnold

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Famous speech before the Revolutionary War: "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

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Patrick Henry