group 2: important people
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Group 2: Important People
King George III From England Loyalist Tried to control colonies Punished colonies whenever they showed any signs
of rebellion From doing that made them angry
Lord Cornwallis
Born in England Was a loyalist An important British General
John Adams
Born in Massachusetts. He was a Patriot. He formed the Sons of Liberty.
George Washington
• He is from Mt. Vernon Virginia.• He is a patriot.• He was in the Continental Congress, led the
Continental army, and was a very important role model.
Thomas Jefferson
In the Virginia house of burgesses.VirginianPatriot
Patrick Henry Patrick Henry Virginian Patriot Inspired colonial patriotism
Ben Franklin
• Born in Boston• Patriot• Made/wrote 1st Newspaper.
Paul Revere
• Massachusetts• Patriot• Midnight ride
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