Important People Flashcards
Who’s Patrick Henry?
A Virginian leader who gave a famous speech declaring, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” He opposed British Taxation & supported colonial independence.
Who’s Samuel Adams?
Founder of the Sons of Liberty & key figure in organizing resistance against British taxes. Helped lead boycotts of British goods.
Who’s Prime Minister George Grenville?
British Prime Minister who decided to raise taxes in the American colonies to help pay for the debts from the French & Indian War.
Who’s Crispus Attucks?
African American man who was killed during the Boston Massacre in 1770. Often considered the first causality of the American Revolution.
Who’s Paul Revere?
Known for his midnight ride to warn that the British were coming. He also created an engraving of the Boston Massacre titled ‘The Bloody Massacre’ to stir anti-British feelings.
Who’s James Otis?
A lawyer and early leader of colonial resistance who argued against the Sugar Act. He famously said, “No taxation without representation.”
Who were the Commitees of Correspondence?
Networks of colonial leaders that communicated about British actions & spread anti- British sentiments across the colonies.
Who’s Abigail Adams?
Wife of John Adams, known for her letters urging him to “Remember the Ladies” when creating laws. Advocate for women’s rights & independence.
Who’s John Adams?
Skilled lawyer, patriot, & future president, played major role in advocating for independence & helped draft the Declaration of Independence. (Harvard graduate)
The Sons of Liberty
A secret group of colonist who protested against British taxes, often using violence and intimidation. (eg. burning effigies)
The Daughters of Liberty
A group of colonial women who helped with the boycotts by making goods that the colonies no longer bought from Britain. (eg. clothes, goods)
Who’s General Thomas Gage?
He was a British general who became the new governor of Massachusetts in May 13, 1774 after the Boston Tea Party.
Who’s John Hancock?
Wealthy Boston merchant, patriot, and president of the Second Continental Congress. First to boldly sign the Declaration of Independence (July 04, 1776)
Who’s Mercy Otis Warren?
A writer and political thinker who supported the patriot cause. Published plays and pamphlets criticizing British policies and encouraging revolution.
Who’s Thomas Paine?
Author of Common Sense. (January 10, 1776) His pamphlet argued for independence from Britain and inspired many colonists (Americans) to join the cause.
