Leaders of the American Revolution

This leader did not attend Law School but became a lawyer by studying on his own.  He also served on the committee that wrote the Declaration of Independence and The Articles of Confederation. 

• Benjamin Franklin
• Samuel Adams
• Roger Sherman
• John Adams

This leader took on many roles including an inventor.  Among his inventions are bifocals and the lightning rod. 

• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington
• Samuel Adams

This leader worked hard to ensure that the United States kept navigation rights to the Mississippi River. 

• Charles Pinckney
• James Madison
• George Mason
• Thomas Jefferson

This leader was the 2nd President of the united States. 

• Samuel Adams
• John Adams
• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin

This leader spent many years as the governor of Massachusetts.

• Samuel Adams
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• Charles Pinckney

This leader was Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and the 1st President of the United States.

• George Mason
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin

This group of men organized protests against British policies. 

• Parliament
• Sons of Liberty
• Daughters of Liberty
• Continental Army

This leader was asked to write the Declaration of Independence. 

• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Mason
• John Hancock

This leader knew the importance of the Bill of Rights. 

• Samuel Adams
• James Madison
• George Mason
• Thomas Jefferson

This leader volunteered to spy on the British army.  He was killed because of his bravery. 

• Charles Pinckney
• Nathan Hale
• James Madison
• John Adams