Question

1. i defended breeds hill and told my men, \dont fire until you see the whites of their eyes!\

who am i?

1. i was americas first important african-american poet. i was born in africa and sold into slavery as a child.

who am i?

1. i wanted to defeat british forces in quebec in eastern canada to gain canadian support for the revolution.

who am i?

1. i wrote common sense, a pamphlet that convinced many americans that a complete break with britain was necessary.

who am i?

1. i wrote the declaration of independence, which was based on the philosophy of john locke.

who am i?

1. i was the first to sign the declaration and urged the delegates to stand together in mutual defense.

who am i?

Explanation:

Question 5:

The quote "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" and defending Breed's Hill is associated with William Prescott during the Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed's Hill was part of that battle).

Question 6:

Phillis Wheatley was America's first important African - American poet, born in Africa and sold into slavery as a child.

Question 7:

Benedict Arnold (before his betrayal) led an expedition to Quebec in an attempt to defeat British forces and gain Canadian support for the American Revolution.

Question 8:

Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense", a pamphlet that was very influential in convincing Americans of the need to break with Britain.

Question 9:

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, which incorporated ideas from John Locke's philosophy.

Question 10:

John Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence and urged delegates to stand together.

Answer:

1. William Prescott
2. Phillis Wheatley
3. Benedict Arnold
4. Thomas Paine
5. Thomas Jefferson
6. John Hancock