Read the information about each famous person and pick the name that goes along with the information and the picture. For an extra hint, put your mouse pointer over the picture of the individual and read the information that pops up.
I was the General who surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia. Who am I?
Lord Cornwallis
King George III
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
I was an outspoken member of the House of Burgesses. I inspired colonial patriotism. My famous speech is known as "Give me liberty, or give me death". Who am I?
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
John Adams
Paul Revere
I wrote Common Sense. I was also a journalist. Who am I?
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
Phillis Wheatley
John Adams
I had a daring ride to warn of the British arrival. Who am I?
John Adams
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Paul Revere
I helped frame the declaration of Independence and was a prominent member of the Continental Congress. Who am I?
Patrick Heny
Lord Cornwallis
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
I was the Major Author of the Declaration of Independence. Who am I?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Patrick Henry
I was the British King during the Revolutionary Era. Who am I?
King George III
Lord Cornwallis
Paul Revere
Thomas Paine
I was the commander of the Continental Army. Who am I?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Phillis Wheately
Lord Cornwallis
I wrote poems and plays supporting the cause for American independence. Who am I?
Phillis Wheatley
Thomas Pain
John Adams
Paul Revere
I championed the cause for American Independence. Who am I?