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