U5-Revolution
Founders of the Revolution
Background– It took incredible leadership and vision by both men and women to create the United State of America. People from all across the colonies sacrificed greatly, risking their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to rebel against England. Some of the key individuals have now been recognized as “Founding Fathers” and “Founding Mothers.” These Americans provided extraordinary contributions to the building of our nation.
Task– You will highlight the life and accomplishments of one (1) of the Founders of the Revolution. The goal is to gain a greater understanding of how an individual can contribute greatly to a society, and in some cases build a completely new nation!
The Founders
George Washington – Thomas Jefferson – Thomas Paine – Benjamin Franklin –
Paul Revere – John Adams – Sam Adams – Benedict Arnold – Nathan Hale –
Phyllis Wheatley – Mary Catherine Moore – Abigail Adams – Martha Washington –
Mary Hays McCauley – Lydia Darragh – Alexander Hamilton – Patrick Henry –
Simon Girty – Peter Salem – Deborah Sampson – Joseph Brant – Sybil Ludington –
Mercy Otis Warren – Richard Henry Lee – Benjamin Rush – Sons of Liberty –
Schuyler Sisters*
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Click on Founders of the Revolution Template
- Make a copy – As soon as the doc opens click ‘File’ and ‘make a copy.
- Once you have made the copy rename it like this… “2- Margaret – Ben Franklin”
- Share the document with me… cgiroux@cortlandschools.org
Resource Links
mrgiroux.com 