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