This is a presentation that gives a brief overview of some of the important contributors to the American Revolution and an intro for students to learn more about these famous figures.

1. The Road to Independence Who actually travelled this road? Meet some important friends who made freedom possible for America!

2. Benjamin Franklin Best known for his great printing and writing skills. Was elected to the Second Continental Congress. One of five men to write the Declaration of Independence.

3. Benedict Arnold Was nominated to the Continental Congress by George Washington. Was a colonel in the army. Bargained with the British. Which side was he really on?

4. John Hancock The first to sign the Declaration of Independence, in very large print. Elected as President of the Continental Congress. Was governor of the State of Massachusetts.

5. Samuel Adams Was a tax collector and suspected spy of the British. Member of the First Continental Congress. Passionate advocate for independence from Britain.

6. Paul Revere Known for the midnight ride. Excellent silversmith. Led patriots in the Boston Tea Party. Was a mounted messenger for the Patriots.

7. Thomas Jefferson Primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Fluent in five languages and a negotiator. Vice-president and President of the United States.

8. George Washington Commander inchief of the Continental Army. First president of the United States. Freedom would not have been won without George Washington.

9. Significant Contributors Ethan Allen Nathanael Green Patrick Henry Thomas Paine William Prescott Crispus Attucks Molly Pitcher Betsy Ross King George III Nathan Hale John Adams John Andre

10. Assignment There are a number of people that were instrumental in the Americans gaining independence from England. Choose someone who had a significant impact on the American Revolution. Create a powerpoint presentation using the presentation rubric.