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10 Cards in this Set
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SAMUEL ADAMS
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He was a Patriot and leader of the Sons of Liberty.
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PAUL REVERE
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He was a silversmith by trade. He warned Adams and Hancock of the British coming to take weapons away from Rebels.
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JOHN ADAMS
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He was a lawyer from Boston. Defended the men responsible for the Boston Massacre.
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BEN FRANKLIN
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He was the oldest member of the Continental Congress. Many men looked to him for advice.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON
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He was elected as the Commander of the Continental Army. Wealthy land owner from Virginia.
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BENEDICT ARNOLD
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At 15 he fought for the British in the French/Indian War. Steals cannons from Fort Ticonderoga for the Patriots in May of 1775.
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ETHAN ALLEN
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Part of the "Green Mountain Boys" he took part in the raid of Fort Ticonderoga and most of the credit.
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THOMAS PAINE
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He wrote a pamphlet that changed the views of many colonist. Used the word "freedoms" instead of taxes to turn Loyalist into Patriots.
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THOMAS JEFFERSON
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He was a great writer and thinker. Given credit for writing the Declaration of Independence.
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JOHN HANCOCK
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He was a wealth merchant from Boston. Smuggled goods from other countries into colonies. Elected President of Continental Congress.
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