Matching Pairs American RevolutionOnline version Match each of the historical figures from the American Revolution to the facts about them. by Maggie Edwards 1 Patrick Henry 2 Benedict Arnold 3 Black Regiments 4 Benjamin Franklin 5 Thomas Jefferson 6 King George III 7 John Adams 8 Paul Revere 9 George Washington Politician, lawyer, one of the leading figures in the revolutionary movement, and famous for his “give me liberty or give me death” speech; later governor of Virginia. Author of the Declaration of Independence, a Founding Father, and 3rd President of the United States. Ruler of Great Britain during the American Revolution. American hero in the Revolutionary War until he switched sides and fought for Britain, becoming one of the most famous traitors in American history. A silversmith and patriot most famous for his role in warning the people along the way to Lexington and Concord that the British soldiers were coming; he was also a member of the Sons of Liberty. Helped edit the Declaration of Independence; drew one of the first political cartoons. A Founding Father of our country, a lawyer and diplomat who served as the first vice president and second president of the United States. The first Rhode Island Regiment, given its name due to its recruitment of free Blacks in 1778. General during the American Revolution, 1st President of the U.S., Founding Father of our country.