Matching Pairs American Revolution People Online version Important people during the American Revolution by Hannah Toukan 1 Samuel Adams 2 King George lll 3 Thomas Jefferson 4 Patrick Henry 5 Thomas Paine 6 John Paul Jones 7 John Adams 8 Abigail Adams 9 Marquis de Lafayette 10 Mercy Otis Warren 11 Crispus Attucks 12 George Washington 13 Benjamin Franklin French Noble who helped Americans during the Revolutionary War. Advocated independence; Continental congress delegate; Declaration of Independence Committee Main author of the Declaration of Independence Wrote Common Sense and American Crisis, he urged Americans to support the Patriot cause during the American revolution. Patriot from Virginia, "Give me liberty or give me death!" Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Patriot writer that supported independence and convinced others to join the cause. First woman historian of the American Revolution, published plays, books and poetry. Wife of John Adams, known for her stance on women's rights in letters to her husband. King of England during the American Revolution Boston Patriot who opposed British taxation. He established the committee of correspondence. Leader of the Sons of Liberty. American hero and Martyr of the Boston Massacre Founder of the U.S. Navy. Led raids on the British ships and famous for yelling "I have not yet begun to fight" Author, Publisher, inventor and diplomat