American Revolutionaries

The American Revolutionaries are also called the Founding Fathers and the Revolutionary figures in American history. They played a crucial role in the American Revolution War and established today’s United States of America.

The Founding Fathers of the United States were a group of individuals who played a key role in the Revolutionary Wars for independence. Let us discuss this in detail!

American Revolutionaries: Overview

Name	Achievements and Roles	Post-Independence Role(s)
Benjamin Franklin	Leading diplomat, scientist, and inventor Drafting the Declaration of Independence Negotiated the Treaty of Paris	Ambassador to France (1785-1788)
John Adams	A central role in convincing the Continental Congress to vote for independence Helped draft the Declaration of Independence Served as a diplomat in the Netherlands and Britain	First Vice President (1789-1797), Second President of the United States (1797-1801)
Samuel Adams	A leading figure in American resistance to British policies Helped organize the Boston Tea Party Signed the Declaration of Independence	Governor of Massachusetts (1794-1797)
George Washington	Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Presided over the Constitutional Convention Known as the “Father of His Country”	First President of the United States (1789-1797)
Paul Revere	Battles of Lexington and Concord Active in the Sons of Liberty Skilled silversmith and engraver	Became a successful businessman after the war, involved in various civic activities
John Hancock	President of the Second Continental Congress Signed the Declaration of Independence with a large signature	Continued involvement in Massachusetts politics, serving as governor until he died in 1793
Thomas Jefferson	Author of the Declaration of Independence Founder of the Democratic-Republican Party Negotiated the Louisiana Purchase	Third President of the United States (1801-1809)
James Madison	Co-authored the Federalist Papers “Father of the Constitution” Championed the Bill of Rights	Fourth President of the United States (1809-1817)

American Revolutionaries: Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)

He contributed to the American Revolution in many ways. He was an author, printer, scientist, and diplomat. He served as a diplomat in France and supported the cause of revolution. He was also a key person in drafting the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Paris. His diplomatic skills played an important role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris in 1783 which officially ended the Revolutionary War. Later, he guided the Constitutional Convention.

Born	On 17 January 1706
Died	On 17 April, 1790
Founder of	American Philosophical Society
Awards and Honours	Hall of Fame

American Revolutionaries: John Adams (1735-1826)

He was a lawyer and the early supporter of revolution. He ventured to Europe and secured French military aid through his diplomatic skills. He is known for his role as a key negotiator of the Treaty of Paris which was held to end the revolutionary war. He also contributed to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. He served as the device president under George Washington after the independence. He became the second president of the United States after the independence serving from 1797 to 1801.

Born	30 October, 1735
Died	4 July, 1826
Place of Birth	Massachusetts
Awards and Honours	Hall of Fame

American Revolutionaries: Samuel Adams (1722-1803)

He was the cousin of John Adams and played an important role in the creation of opposition to British rule in Boston. He was the leader of American independence who organized the Boston Tea Party in 1775. His arrest was attempted in 1775 and became a trigger point for the Battles of Lexington and ConcordState that led to the Revolutionary War later. He was a political agitator who advocated against “taxation without representation” and was also involved with the Sons of Liberty. It is noteworthy that he was also known for his strong anti-slavery beliefs. He also signed the Declaration of Independence despite the radical views.

Born	September 27, 1722, Boston
Died	October 2, 1803, Boston

American Revolutionaries: George Washington(1732-99)

George Washington was a farmer who rose to become the president of independent America. He is also known as the ‘Father of His Country’. He served as the commander-in-chief of the Army in 1775. With the help of French allies, he was successful in expelling the Britishers in 1783. Later he became the First President of the is States of America.

Born	22 February, 1731
Place of Birth	Virginia
Died	14 December, 1799
Also Known As	Father of His Country

American Revolutionaries: Paul Revere (1735-1818)

He is famous for his ‘midnight ride to give a warning to the British army and their movements. He was a silversmith and a patriot who became the symbol of the American Revolution later.

Born	1 January, 1735
Place of Birth	Boston
Died	10 May, 1818

American Revolutionaries: John Hancock (1737-1793)

He was the President of the Second Continental Congress. He was also the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Born	12 January, 1737
Died	8 October, 1793

American Revolutionaries: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)

He was a lawyer by profession. The was the main leader behind the Declaration of Independence in 1776. According to this, the Americans proclaimed independence from Britain. Later, he became the third president of independent America.

Born	13 April, 1743
Place of Birth	Virginia
Died	4 July, 1826
Works	Declaration of Independence Notes on the State of Virginia

American Revolutionaries: James Madison (1751-1836)

He was a close friend of Thomas Jefferson. He played a key role in shaping American politics and governance. He was from Virginia and was involved in state politics. In 1787, at the Constitutional Convention, he emerged as the key figure who advocated for a federal structure with three branches- legislature, executive, and judiciary. He was one of the main authors of the American Constitution and the Bill of Rights which earned him the name of Father of the Constitution. He also became the fourth president of the the United States in 1808.

Born	16 March, 1751
Place of Birth	Virginia
Died	28 June, 1836

American Revolutionaries: Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)

He was born as a poor orphan in the British West Indies who later immigrated to New York. He played an important role in the Constitutional Convention in 1787. The founding father who shaped the economy of the United States was Alexander Hamilton. He authored ‘ The Federalist Papers Constitution a series of essays that argued for the ratification of the constitution. He was also the first secretary of the Treasury. He also worked towards the establishment of a National bank. He died in a tragic event where he was killed in a duel with his rival in 1804.

Born	11 January, 1755
Place of Birth	New York City
Died	12 July, 1804
Notable Works	Federalist Papers

Conclusion

The roles and achievements of the Founding Fathers contributed to the establishment of the United States of America. From Benjamin Franklin’s diplomatic prowess to George Washington’s leadership on the battlefield and in the presidency, each Founding Father brought independence to America. Their collective efforts laid the groundwork for the American experiment in democracy and continue to inspire generations of Americans to uphold the principles of liberty, equality, and justice for all.

FAQs on American Revolutionaries: Founding Fathers and Revolutionary Figures

Who was the father of the American Revolution?

Altough there were several founding fathers but the Samuel Adams is considered as the father of the American Revolution because his arrest for Boston tea party triggered the revolutionary wars later.

Who were the key figures of the American Revolution?

Key figures of the American revolution wars include , Benjamin Franklin, John Adams , Samuel Adams , George Washington, Paul Revere, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson , James Madison , Alexander Hamilton.

Which founding father of the American Revolution became the first president of the United States?

General George Washington was the founding father of revolutionary wars who became the first president of United States.

Which founding father served as the first secretary of the treasury?

Alexander Hamilton served as the first secretary of the Treasury.

Who is known as the father of the American Constitution?

James Madison is known as the ‘Father of the Constitution’ in United States.

Who authored the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence.