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