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The king of Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.
He was known for his saying, "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death."
A group of colonists that were led by Samuel Adams.
The leader of the Sons of Liberty.
The first person killed in the Boston Massacre.
The lawyer for the Colonists that accused the British Troops of murder after the Boston Massacre.
The author that wrote to influence people to fight against Great Britain.
Armed colonists that volunteered to defend their community against Great Britain during the American Revolution.
A Patriot in the American Revolution that warned the Militia that the British were coming.
A Revolutionary War veteran in New Market, New Hampshire that rode with Paul Revere to warn the Militia.
The commander of American troops in the Revolutionary War and leader of the Crossing of the Delaware.
He wrote the pamphlet entitled, "Common Sense."
People that supported the Colonies and the American Revolution.
People loyal to Great Britain and King George III.
The principle author of the Declaration of Independence
Famous for his saying, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
The wife of John Adams that wrote him letters while he was in Continental Congress encouraging him to not forget about the Women during the Revolutionary War.
The commander of American Troops in several battles, including the Battle of Yorktown.
Leader of the Spanish Army that went against the British Army to help the Colonies in the Revolutionary War.
A Jewish businessman that helped pay for the Revolutionary War.
A spy for the American Army that contributed to the win in the Battle of Yorktown.
A naval commander for the Continental Army that captured the British Ship, Serapis.
Sons of Liberty that wrote letters to other colonists to help them keep interest in what Parliament and King George III were doing.
When 12 out of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia to boycott trade with Great Britain and to begin training troops. They were determined to protect colonial rights.
It was the colonial government during the American Revolution that formed and controlled the Continental Army, issued money, sought foreign money, and formed committees to acquire supplies.
He was an American hero in the Revolutionary War who later switched sides and went to fight with the British.

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