Relier Pairs American Revolution People Version en ligne Important people during the American Revolution par Hannah Toukan 1 George Washington 2 Mercy Otis Warren 3 Marquis de Lafayette 4 John Adams 5 Samuel Adams 6 Thomas Jefferson 7 Benjamin Franklin 8 Thomas Paine 9 Abigail Adams 10 Patrick Henry 11 King George lll 12 Crispus Attucks 13 John Paul Jones Author, Publisher, inventor and diplomat Boston Patriot who opposed British taxation. He established the committee of correspondence. Leader of the Sons of Liberty. Patriot from Virginia, "Give me liberty or give me death!" Wife of John Adams, known for her stance on women's rights in letters to her husband. Wrote Common Sense and American Crisis, he urged Americans to support the Patriot cause during the American revolution. French Noble who helped Americans during the Revolutionary War. American hero and Martyr of the Boston Massacre Advocated independence; Continental congress delegate; Declaration of Independence Committee 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" King of England during the American Revolution Main author of the Declaration of Independence Patriot writer that supported independence and convinced others to join the cause. First woman historian of the American Revolution, published plays, books and poetry.