Who were the major figures in the American Revolution?

A miniature portrait of John Laurens

George Washington

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George Washington

Commander in Chief of the Continental Army who led American forces to victory in the Revolutionary War and became the first President of the United States^[1]^[3].

Thomas Jefferson pictured in 1791

a drawing of john adams, robert morris, alexander hamilton, and thomas jefferson gathered around a table with papers on it

thomas jefferson painting featuring the man staring at the viewer and wearing a fur trimmed coat over red and white clothing underneath

Thomas Jefferson

Principal author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States; a key proponent of individual liberties and democracy^[3]^[4].

Benjamin Franklin By Duplessis

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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

Founding Father and diplomat who played a critical role in securing French support during the Revolutionary War and helped draft the Declaration of Independence^[1]^[3]^[4].

a drawing of john adams, robert morris, alexander hamilton, and thomas jefferson gathered around a table with papers on it

John Adams circa 1790: John Adams (1735 - 1826) second president of the United States of America. (Photo by Stock Montage/Stock Montage/Getty Images)

John Adams

John Adams

Influential advocate for independence, member of the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration, and the second President of the United States^[1]^[3]^[5].

America’s first Treasury secretary, Alexander Hamilton. (Image by Getty Images)

a drawing of john adams, robert morris, alexander hamilton, and thomas jefferson gathered around a table with papers on it

Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton

Founding Father who served as an aide to Washington and was the first Secretary of the Treasury; co-author of the Federalist Papers^[1]^[3]^[4].

Samuel Adams

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Samuel Adams

Leader of the Sons of Liberty and a key figure in events leading up to the Revolution, including the Boston Tea Party^[3]^[4]^[5].

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Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette

Marquis de Lafayette

French military officer who supported the American cause and became a major general in the Continental Army^[1]^[3]^[4]^[5].

James Madison

James Madison

James Madison

Author of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and the fourth President of the United States^[1]^[3].

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Crispus Attucks

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Crispus Attucks

Considered the first American casualty of the Revolutionary War, he was killed during the Boston Massacre^[1]^[3]^[4].

A portrait of silversmith Paul Revere, with his head resting on his hand.

A portrait of silversmith Paul Revere, with his head resting on his hand.

A portrait of silversmith Paul Revere, with his head resting on his hand.

Paul Revere

Silversmith and patriot known for his midnight ride to alert colonists of British troop movements^[1]^[2]^[3].

Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold

Initially a hero of the Revolution, he is infamous for his later betrayal when he attempted to surrender West Point to the British^[1]^[3]^[5].

Nathanael Greene

Nathanael Greene

Nathanael Greene

Highly regarded officer and strategist in the Continental Army, known for his leadership in the Southern theater of the war^[1]^[5].

General Charles Cornwallis

General Charles Cornwallis

General Charles Cornwallis

British general whose surrender at Yorktown effectively ended the Revolutionary War^[1]^[3]^[5].

Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense

Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine

Political activist and author of the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense,' advocating for American independence^[1]^[3]^[4].

Joseph Brant, a Mohawk war chief

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Joseph Brant

Mohawk leader who supported the British side during the Revolution^[1]^[3]^[4].

Margaret Corbin

Margaret Corbin

Margaret Corbin

Patriot who took over a cannon during battle after her husband was killed, later awarded a military pension^[1]^[3].

A miniature portrait of John Laurens

John Laurens

Aide to Washington who advocated for the enlistment of slaves in exchange for their freedom^[1]^[3]^[4].

Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher)

Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher)

Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher)

Recognized for her role in bringing water to troops and taking over her husband's cannon during battle^[3]^[4]^[5].

a drawing of john adams, robert morris, alexander hamilton, and thomas jefferson gathered around a table with papers on it

Robert Morris

Robert Morris

Financier of the American Revolution who played a crucial role in stabilizing the Continental Army’s funding^[5].

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