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