American Revolution

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This individual was commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the revolution. He was elected the first president of the United States.

This document was created near present day Charlotte, NC to declare all laws of King George III null and void (thus giving power to legislate to each colony).

Although this person originally fought for the colonists, he was later discovered as a traitor when he turned an important fort over to the British.

This event occured on April 19, 1775 on Lexington Green. It is still unclear as to who actually committed this act (which is credited with beginning the American Revolution).

This person is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence.

This was the ruler of Great Britain who thought that taxing the colonists would help him pay for the French and Indian War.

I wrote "Common Sense" which became the best selling literature in the colonies. It made colonists aware of need for independence.

This person was known as the "voice of American Revolution". In one speech, he said "Give me liberty or give me death".