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6 Cards in this Set
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Patrick Henry |
Challenged the British after Stamp act. He was from a wealthy family. Practiced law. Known for his speech @ Virginia Convention.Organized Virginia militia.Took part in the Bill of rights |
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Thomas Jefferson |
One of the founding fathers. Known for legal writings. Denounced slavery tried to include no slavery in the declaration. |
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Thomas Paine |
Wrote "Common Sense". Addressed common people like farmers |
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Benjamin Franklin |
Played many roles in society. Didn't want to follow in his fathers footsteps as a soap maker. Soon moved to Philadelphia where he started his own printing business |
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Phillis Wheatley |
Captured when she was 7. Sold to the Wheatley family. Wrote poetry when she was a teen and her work was published and she became famous in the colonies. Soon gained her freedom and married |
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Abigail Adams |
John Adams' wife. Represented the women in the revolution. |
