Important People in US History

Wife of John Adams, known for her stance on women't rights in letters to her husband.

French political philosopher who defined the principle of separation of Powers and Checks and balances in the government.

Author of many of the Federalist Papers; First secretary of treasury, Leader of the Federalist Party.

Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, President of the Constitutional Convention, and First US President, helped create a strong central government.

Patriot writer that supported independence and convinced others to join the cause. First woman historian of the American Revolution, published plays, books, and poetry.

Patriot from Virginia, opposed ratification of Constitution because of potential limitations of state's rights. "GIIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH"

King of England durning the American Revolution

French Noble who helped Americans during the Revolutionary War.

Boston Patriot who opposed British taxation. Leader of the Sons of Liberty and was an Anti-Federalist (wanted a bill of rights)

Wrote the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. The "First written Constitution."

Known as the Father of Liberalism, was an English philosopher and physician. His writings influenced many American revolutionaries. He developed the consent of the people and inalienable rights: Life, Liberty, and Property.

Educated African-American Patriot, made the same midnight ride as Paul Revere warning the British were coming.

African-American spy during the American Revolution Spied on Lord Cornwallis' camp.

Established Pennsylvania for Quakers.

Banished (kicked out) of Massachusetts and became one of the founders of Rhode Island

"Father of the Constitution" one of the authors of the Federalists Papers; Author of the Bill of Rights

Author, publisher, inventor, diplomat

Founder of the state of Connecticut

Wrote Common Sense and American Crisis. He urged Americans to support the Patriot cause during the American Revolution