Key Figures During the American Revolution

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focused on key figures and terms from the American Revolution.

King George III

King of England and Ireland during the Revolutionary War; angered colonists by imposing taxes.

George Washington

Appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775; first President of the United States.

Paul Revere

Silversmith known for warning colonists of British soldiers on their way to Lexington and Concord.

Benedict Arnold

General who fought in the Battle of Saratoga; became one of the most famous traitors of all time.

Benjamin Franklin

Founding Father who helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was an ally recruiter in France.

Thomas Jefferson

Politician and lawyer, 3rd President of the United States, main author of the Declaration of Independence.

Patrick Henry

One of the leading figures in the revolutionary movement, famous for declaring 'Give me liberty, or give me death!'

John Adams

Founding Father, lawyer, and diplomat; served as the 2nd President of the United States.

Black Regiments

Troops of enslaved African Americans serving in the military, created to help with troop shortages.