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    Collection of primary sources to teach about the following revolutionaries:

    John Adams (assisted Thomas Jefferson in drafting Declaration of Independence, was first VP and second US President)

    Benjamin Franklin (writer, publisher, Ambassador to France, worked to secure an alliance with France to help fight against the British)

    Alexander Hamilton (lead a charge against the British during the Battle of Yorktown which helped America win the war; helped establish the US Treasury and became the first Treasurer of the US)

    Patrick Henry (first VA governor; "Liberty or Death" speech helped persuade many to fight against the British)

    Thomas Jefferson (author of Declaration of Independence, second VP, third US President)

    George Washington (commander of Continental Army, first US President, "Father of Our Country")

    James Madison (served as VA delegate to Continental Congress, took careful notes and became known as the "Father of the Constitution", 4th US President)

    Paul Revere (printer, took part in Stamp Acts protest, convinced others to help fight against British, helped warn colonial leaders of British troops approaching)

      Pre K - 2    SOL2.7    AmericanRevolution    Social Studies/History  

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