Paul Revere |
Paul Revere, a silversmith, sped through the countryside on horseback spreading the word that the British were coming. The way he knew whether the British approach was by land or by sea, was based on the number of lanterns placed in windows by spies. He was later captured between Lexington and Concord. |
Thomas Paine |
Thomas Paine, who was the author of the book Common Sense, attempted to convince the colonists that it was time to become independent. Paine viewed King George III as a "royal brute," and he felt the colonists had nothing to lose by abadoning the British empire. |
Nathan Hale |
Nathan Hale, an American spy whom the British captured on Long Island, was ordered to be hanged. His famous last words were, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." |