Thursday, January 11, 2007

Thursday 13, Version 9: Lesser Known American Patriots



Thirteen Lesser Known American Patriots



1.John Dickinson

2. James Wilson

3. Dr. Joseph Warren

4. Richard Henry Lee

5. Benjamin Rush

6. William Prescott

7. Henry Knox

8. John Jay

9. Francis Lightfoot Lee

10. Edmund Randolph

11. Lachlan McIntosh

12. Mercy Otis Warren

13. Crispus Attucks
Follow the links to learn more about these important Americans who helped our great nation gain indepdence!

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9 comments:

John Holland said...

The only one I don't remember reading about is number 11. I read a lot about the American Revolution, to me it is a fascinating time.

My 13 are up.

Susan Helene Gottfried said...

Hey! No fair teasing me like this! I want the stories behind those names!!!

Happy TT. Hope your students get as excited as I do about the stories behind the names.

teachergirl said...

"Here a Lee, there a Lee, everywhere a Lee, a Lee!!" I do so love the Revolution and everything about history. And I think I do because of all the fabulous teachers I had who loved it, too. Keep on posting, because I love benefiting from all your hard work.

Cinnamon Girl said...

My daughter did a report on Mercy!
My TT are up =)

Anonymous said...

I learned something new by visiting your blog.

Raggedy said...

Great list.
My brother would love it.
Have a wonderful Thursday!
My TT is posted.

EHT said...

Thanks for visiting everyone!

Sorry I just gave you links and didn't write about the wonderful patriots myself, but time has been so tight this week. I'm up to my elbows in paperwork for school.

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

Thanks for the links. This is going to be a great resource when I teach the American Revolution next year.

My TT is up
http://alasandra2003.blogspot.com/2007/01/thursday-13-version-2_10.htm

Anonymous said...

As my father's family is from, and still resides, in Westmoreland County, Virginia (the Athens of America), with strong Lee and Washington connections, I was happy to see two of the five Lee brothers mentioned. The one overlooked is Arthur Lee, who is a fascinating character and true patriot.

Other overlooked patriots to add to a longer list would be, Haym Solomon, George Mason, Commmodore Barry, and Thomas Nelson, Jr.
Oh. And let's not forget Martha Washington, who accompanied her husband several times and brought supplies.

Keep up the good work!
A.M. Whittaker