Period 3 (1754-1800) Names Flashcards
George Washington
General during the French and Indian War. Leader of the Colonial Army during the American Revolution. First president of the United States.
William Pitt
Military tactician for Britain during the French and Indian War. He encouraged the switch to guerrilla-style warfare to combat the French and Native Americans.
Chief Pontiac
Leads Pontiac’s Rebellion after Britain treats Native Americans poorly after the French and Indian War.
Johnathan Edwards
A theologian and Congregational clergyman who inspired the Great Awakening. Gave the “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” sermon.
George Whitefield
A preacher who taught love and forgiveness. He inspired a new generation of missionary work.
Philis Wheatley
A slave girl who went on to publish poetry about her experiences in 1753.
James Wolfe
British General who led Britain to success in the Battle of Quebec.
Edward Braddock
British commander who led troops to failure at Fort Duquesne.
John Adams
Political leader of the revolution, defended the British troops involved in the Boston Massacre. Second president of the United States.
Paul Revere
Famous for his midnight ride to alert the people of Lexington and Concord that the British army was coming.
William Dawes
Also rode with Paul Revere, lesser known though.
John Hancock
Wealthy Massachusetts merchant who was the ringleader of the plan to store gunpowder in Concord.
Charles Townsend
In charge of the British ministry and persuaded Parliament to pass the Townsend Acts.
Sam Adams
Cousin of John Adams, and a very vocal Patriot. Formed the first Committee of Correspondence in Massachusetts.
Marquis de Lafayette
19 year old who was appointed Major General of the Colonial army.
Mercy Otis Warren
Head revolutionary woman. Post-Revolution she questioned the lack of Republican values in the newly formed country.
John Dickinson
Philadelphia lawyer who wrote Letters from a Farmer from Philadelphia. He protested the British policies because they deprived colonists of their natural rights.
Richard Henry Lee
Representative from Virginia who proposed the idea of the colonies being independent during the Constitutional Convention.
Lord Charles Cornwallis
British general who surrendered at Yorktown to George Washington and Admiral de Grasse.
Abigail Adams
Wife of John Adams. In her letters to John, she advocated for the improved rights of women in the new country.
Thomas Paine
Author of Common Sense
Thomas Jefferson
Wrote the Declaration of Independence. Third president of the United States.
John Hanson
Leader of the U.S. when the Articles of Confederation were in effect.
Daniel Shays
Leader of Shay’s Rebellion. Farmer from Virginia.
