People of the Revolution
King George III
King George III was the king of England. He did not want the colonists to create a new country, and he created a lot of taxes for them to pay.
Click on King George III's picture to learn about the differences in famous people between now and then.
Why was he famous? How does he compare to today's famous people?
Click on King George III's picture to learn about the differences in famous people between now and then.
Why was he famous? How does he compare to today's famous people?
Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams was a famous patriot. He did not like the taxes that King George made the colonists pay, so he decided to protest. He was in charge of the Boston Tea Party, and a lot of colonists supported him.
This statue of Samuel Adams is in Boston. You might have seen it if you visited Faneuil Hall.
This statue of Samuel Adams is in Boston. You might have seen it if you visited Faneuil Hall.
Paul Revere
Paul Revere lived in Boston before the war. He became important when he helped the colonists know that the British were coming by riding through town and letting everyone know.
This statue of Paul Revere is in Boston. It can be found in the North End near the Old North Church!
This statue of Paul Revere is in Boston. It can be found in the North End near the Old North Church!
Mohawks
The Mohawks were a Native American tribe. During the Boston Tea Party, the colonists dressed up as Mohawks in order to disguise themselves.
Why would the colonists not want to be
recognized during the Boston Tea Party?
Why would the colonists not want to be
recognized during the Boston Tea Party?