Relier Pairs American Revolution People Version en ligne Important people during the American Revolution par Hannah Toukan 1 George Washington 2 Abigail Adams 3 Marquis de Lafayette 4 Benjamin Franklin 5 Samuel Adams 6 Mercy Otis Warren 7 King George lll 8 Thomas Paine 9 Patrick Henry 10 John Paul Jones 11 Crispus Attucks 12 John Adams 13 Thomas Jefferson Patriot from Virginia, "Give me liberty or give me death!" King of England during the American Revolution Boston Patriot who opposed British taxation. He established the committee of correspondence. Leader of the Sons of Liberty. Advocated independence; Continental congress delegate; Declaration of Independence Committee American hero and Martyr of the Boston Massacre Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Founder of the U.S. Navy. Led raids on the British ships and famous for yelling "I have not yet begun to fight" Patriot writer that supported independence and convinced others to join the cause. First woman historian of the American Revolution, published plays, books and poetry. French Noble who helped Americans during the Revolutionary War. Main author of the Declaration of Independence Wife of John Adams, known for her stance on women's rights in letters to her husband. Author, Publisher, inventor and diplomat Wrote Common Sense and American Crisis, he urged Americans to support the Patriot cause during the American revolution.