People of the American Revolution

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  1. 1. Helped draft the constitution, fought in the American revolution, and served as the first secretary of the treasury
  2. 3. Known best for the famous quote, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
  3. 4. Originally a well-respected military officer till he turned traitor and helped the British instead
  4. 5. Led colonial forces to victory against British before becoming the first president of the U.S.A
  5. 6. Served as a diplomat and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris, later serving as the second president of the United States
  6. 8. Was the King of England during the American revolution, known for losing the American colonies and going mad
  7. 10. Was an inventor and politician,signed the Declaration of Independence
  8. 11. Carried water to soldiers during the American revolution, took her husbands place when he was no longer able to fight
  9. 12. Best known for his time as a midnight rider who warned that the British were coming
  10. 13. Was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence and is known for his flamboyant signature
  11. 14. Writer of the book "Common Sense" which caused greater acceptance of the Declaration of Independence
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  1. 2. Was the principle author of the Declaration of Independence, later became the third president of the United States
  2. 6. Was a famous English philosopher that inspired Thomas Jefferson
  3. 7. Wife of the second president of the United States, and was a key political advisor to her husband
  4. 9. Was known as one of leading British generals, was forced to surrender at the battle of Yorktown