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