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Key Figures of the American Revolution: Washington, Jefferson, Paine, and Franklin

This piece examines the pivotal contributions of key figures in the American Revolution, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and Benjamin Franklin. Washington, as military commander and the first president, transformed untrained soldiers into effective combat units and advocated for a strong central government. Jefferson's eloquence in the Declaration of Independence galvanized revolutionary spirit. Paine's compelling pamphlets, including "Common Sense," inspired independence, while Franklin's diplomatic efforts secured crucial alliances with France. Together, they shaped America's fight for freedom.

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Key Figures of the American Revolution: Washington, Jefferson, Paine, and Franklin

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  1. American Revolution

  2. George Washington • Remains of of America’s most famous people • His greatest contributions were as military commander and then the republic’s first president. • In role as military commander he took a mob of untrained soldiers and turned them into a an effective combat unit.

  3. Politically, he was an avid believer in the need for a strong, central government-he supported the need for constitution • Only won a 3rd of his battles • American Revolution would have taken a much different course without him.

  4. Thomas Jefferson • He was shy, reserved, softly spoke and nervous man • His words in written format impacted on the revolutionary determination of Americans. • Wrote ‘Declaration of Independence’

  5. Originally ‘Declaration of Independence’ was a list of complaints against the King. • He wrote ‘Declaration of Independence’ clearly and passionatley-which is why is reached out to so many Americans • Still regarded as one of America’s greatest campaigners and supporters of political freedom.

  6. Thomas Paine • Arrived in America in 1774 • His pamphlet ‘Common Sense’ laid the advantages of being independent and disadvantages of being ruled by a monarchy. • ‘Common Sense’ was a best-seller.

  7. He launched ‘The American Crisis’ a pamphlet which prompted men to re-enlist in war. • He declined to accept profit so his pamphlets would reach a wider audience • Died broke and forgotten in history. • Not until the 20th century that historians relaunched Thomas Paine as an important contributor to the American Revolution.

  8. Benjamin Franklin • One of the 18th centuries most prolific inventors • Objected to Stamp Act • Became a delegate at Second Continental Congress

  9. Treaty of alliance between France and America • Contributed to the writing of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ • He helped draft treaties and trade agreements • Lead a delegation to France to secure military alliance-this was eventually achieved

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