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Social Studies 7 Who’s Who in the American Revolution

Directions: Use the reading “Who’s Who in the American Revolution” to answer the clues below.

1. I am the brilliant American general who betrays his country and fights for the British. The eggs are NOT named after me.

2. I am the British general who conquered Charleston in 1780.

3. This American statesman helped Thomas Jefferson draft the Declaration of Independence, was an American envoy to France, negotiator of the Treaty of Paris, and signer of the Constitution and was very popular with the ladies.

4. I am the famous Patriot orator from Virginia. Despite my famous “Give me liberty or Death!” speech, I opposed ratification of the Constitution.

5. This American officer was an aide to George Washington, was a coauthor of the Federalist papers, and was the first Secretary of the Treasury in 1789. He hated Thomas Jefferson.

6. This American general was an excellent rifleman, innovative tactician, and fought in Saratoga.

7. I helped organize the Sons of Liberty. I instigated the Boston Tea Party. I have a stubborn cousin named John.

8. I am the King of England who ardently supports the return of the American colonies to obedience by force. Supposedly, I’m crazy.

9. I am the father of the United States navy…well if you could call it a navy.

10. I am the patriot leader who introduced the resolution for independence and later supported the Bill of Rights. I love my home state of Virginia.

11. This American general and statesman was the Commander in Chief of the American forces and the first president of the United States. He did NOT have wood teeth or cut down a cherry tree.

12. I am the British Prime Minister from 1770 – 1782 who tried to subdue the colonies.

13. I am a French aristocrat who advised Washington and later fought in the French Revolution.

14. I am the strict German drillmaster who turned Washington’s army from a flabby group of know-nothings, to an efficient fighting force.

15. I am the lovely wife of the second president of the United States.

16. This British Commander in Chief was repeatedly victorious against Washington, but was ultimately a failure in quelling the rebellion. He was very arrogant.

17. This British statesman masterminded the British victory during the French and Indian war and then later became prime minister.

18. I was a member of both the First and Second Continental Congress. I was the first Vice President and Second President of the United States, even though some consider me annoying.

19. I am the British general who was defeated and captured at Saratoga. I am sometimes referred to as a “gentleman”.

20. This British general was defeated in Yorktown in 1781. This was the last major battle.

21. This British general was the initial Commander in Chief when the American Revolution broke out.

22. I am the American general who was victorious at Saratoga, the turning point of the war.

23. This American general was one of Washington’s ablest and trusted subordinates. He ran a brilliant campaign in the South. He is one of Mr. Kolachik’s favorite historical figures.

24. I am the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Some people think I’m a little dumb.

25. One of the most accomplished Americans ever. Wrote the Declaration of Independence even though he owned slaves.

26. This American was Washington’s chief of artillery. Overweight. Washington jokingly said “Move your fat a**” during the midnight crossing to attack Trenton.

27. Known as the “Father of the Constitution”. He proposed the Bill of Rights. He was short and brooding and his wife like clam flavored ice cream.

28. I wrote Common Sense inspiring the Americans to declare independence.

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