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Key Players
Main writer of the Declaration of
Independence
Member of the Sons of Liberty in
Massachusetts
Wrote the pamphlet “Common
Sense”
1. The numbered boxes hold clues about major figures of the American Revolution. Enter the correct names into the numbered lines in the center.
2. Plug the letters from the numbered boxes into the empty phrase below to reveal a quote.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Commander-in-Chief of the
Continental Army
Journalist/ scientist who
traveled to France
Presented with a list of “abuses
and usurpations”
George Washington’s aide
from France
The people... 1.
3.
2.
Directions: Unscramble the tiles to reveal examples of American independence! The first tiles have been given to you.
H A V
A R E
C A N
— Patrick Henry
Famous Quote:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Feel free to make copies of the puzzles to distribute to your students for review
Enjoy!
G I E M E L I B E R T Y O R G I E M E D E A T H
The people... 1.
3.
2.
H A V E I N A L I E N A B L E R I G H T S .
A R E C R E A T E D E Q U A L .
C A N A L T E R G O V E R N M E N T.
T H O M A S J E F F E R S O N
J O H N A D A M S
M A R Q U I S D E L A F A Y E T T E
K I N G G E O R G E I I I
T H O M A S P A I N E
G E O R G E W A S H I N G T O N
B E N J A M I N F R A N K L I N
Main writer of the Declaration of
Independence
Member of the Sons of Liberty in
Massachusetts
Wrote the pamphlet “Common
Sense”
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Commander-in-Chief of the
Continental Army
Journalist and scientist who
traveled to France
Presented with a list of “abuses
and usurpations”
George Washington’s aide
from France
— Patrick Henry
Famous Quote:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
