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US HISTORY
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11th Grade
09/01/2011

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Patrick Henry

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1. A radical patriot who encouraged continental congress to embrace independence, He urged a virginia convention to prepare for war against british forces. 2. He was the Gov. of Virginia 3. No 4. "Give me liberty or give me death"
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John Adams

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1. He was apart of the continental congress, he wanted to defeat the British and start new gov and stand on their own. 2. Mass. Lawyer. 3. Yes. 4. He was a patriot and the 2nd president.
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John Hancock

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1. President of 2nd continental congress, and lead the debate for independence. 2. Merchant, Statesman first and third governor of commonwealth in Mass. 3. Yes, first one. 4. One of the wealthiest men in the 13 colonies.  
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Samuel Adams

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1. most famous of sons of liberty- lead popular protests. Lead the American Revolution 2. Politician in Mass. 3. Yes. 4. He shaped the political future. 
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George Washington

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1. Military Leader, lead the americans to victory. 2. Commander and chief of the army. 3. No. 4. First President of US
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Loyalists

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1. Colonists who remained loyal to Britain during Rev. 
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Patriots 

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1. Those who appose British taxes
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Thomas Paine

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1. Proposed independence from Britain, republican State Gov. and a union of the new states. He wanted common people to elect Gov. 2. Artisan, Tax Collector 3. No. 4. writer of "Common Sense"
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Thomas Jefferson

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1. Wrote Declaration of Independence 2. Diplomat in Paris, Gov. of Virginia 3. Yes. 4. 3rd president. 
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