People Flashcards
Which British ruler did not allow colonists to make their own laws?
King George III
Who was the Swedish university professor who predicted that colonists would be free from English rule in 40-50 years?
Peter Kahn
Who did Continental Congress appoint as General of the American Army during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington
On June 7,1776, which American from VA(Virginia) brought a resolution stating freedom from English control?
Richard Henry Lee
Who wrote the d.o.i at age 33 because he was a good writer?
Thomas Jefferson
Who influenced Thomas Jefferson’s writing style in Declaration of Independence ?
John Locke
Who signed his name really large on d.o.i so that King GeorgeIII could see it without his glasses?
Jon Hancock
Which famous leader referred to the Declaration of Independence when he said “ four score and seven years ago”?
Abraham Lincoln
What did Washington beg of CC in 1776 during revolutionary war?
More troops
Who was banned from enlisting in the Patriot army?
African Americans.
All states exceptfor South Carolina ignored this law and enlisted African Americans.
Who was Nathan Hale?
Hero who was a spy and hanged
