Supporting Questions

1. Who were George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, John Adams, Paul Revere, James Madison, and soldiers of the Black regiments? 2. Do these men fit the definition of a Founding Father? 3. Which Founding Father had the greatest impact on the creation of the United States of America?

Famous Personalities of the American Revolution
What makes a person a leader?
Connection to Connecting Theme/Enduring Understandings
Individuals, Groups, and Institutions: The actions of individuals, groups, and/or institutions affect society through intended or unintended consequences. The individuals who took risks during the Revolutionary Era were instrumental in the creation of the United States of America.
GSE for Social Studies
SS4H1 Explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.
b. b. Describe the influence of key individuals and groups during the American Revolution: King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, John Adams, Paul Revere, and Black regiments.
SS4H2 Analyze the challenges faced by the framers of the Constitution.
a. Identify the major leaders of the Constitutional Convention (James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin).