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9872042092Thomas PaineAmerican Revolutionary leader (born in England) and pamphleteer. Supported the American colonist's fight for independence and supported the French Revolution0
9872042095Nathaniel Greene"The Fighting Quaker". The number two man in the Continental Army. Led the army on many campaigns against the British forces.1
9872042096John JayFirst Chief Justice of Supreme Court. Played an important role in the establishment of the new government. Involved in drafting of the Constitution and The Federalist Papers.2
9872042097James Madison"Father of the Constitution". Author of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Father of the Federalist party and the fourth President.3
9872042098Anti-federalistsPeople who opposed ratification of the Constitution4
9872042099John Locke17th century English philosopher. Opposed the Divine Right of Kings and asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty, and property.5
9872042100John HancockAmerican revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress6
9872042101Thomas Jefferson3rd president of the United States. Designed the township system. Favored limited central government.7
9872042102George IIIBecame King of England in 1760, and reigned during the American Revolution8
9872042103Samuel AdamsAmerican Revolutionary leader and patriot. Founder of the Sons of Liberty and one of the most vocal patriots for independence; signed the Declaration of Independence9
9872042104PatriotsAmerican colonists who were determined to fight the British until American independence was won10
9872042105General BurgoyneBritish general appointed by King George III to crush the rebel forces11
9872042106General Cornwallis1783-1805 British military and political leader. Opposed the tax measures that led to the American Revolution. Led British forces during the American Revolution. Surrendered at Yorktown in 178112
9872042107Henry KnoxAmerican general who commanded Washington's artillery. Washington's Secretary of War.13

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