People of the American Revolution Crossword

Ruler of Britain and Ireland during the American Revolution
Helped organize events to oppose taxes such as the Boston Tea Party
Famous poet who wrote making fun of people who stayed loyal to the British in the American Revolution
Man of Mixed race who rode with Paul Revere
Colonists of the 13 colonies who rejected British rule
Came up with the idea of checks and balances
The governor of the Spanish colony of Louisiana during the American Revolution
Senior Lieutenant who intercepted British ships in the American Revolution
Crucial part in setting up the First Continental Congress
Group of representatives from the colonies that met in order to discuss oppositions to the taxes, succeeded by the Second Continental Congress
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Founding Father, and first governor of Virginia
Man, who revived credit for the first African American hero of the American Revolution
Militia who were ready to fight in a minute’s notice
Leader colonial troops in the American revolution, and first president of the USA
People who stayed loyal to Great Britain
Wife of John Adams, and known as the first lady of the Revolution
Merchant who helped fund the rebel cause
Known as the trader of West Point
Underground group that organized/executed the Boston Tea Party
2nd president of America
Devised the plan for the midnight lantern riders to warn the Colonists the British were coming
Writer of Common Sense
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
French man who helped us secure crucial tactics and resources from France
African American spy for America