American revolution biography template

Activity Overview

History is the result of the contributions of many people, and this is clearly demonstrated during the American Revolution.

Using a traditional storyboard, students will identify and analyze the major figures who played key roles throughout the American Revolution.

American revolution biography template

Students will research their basic biographical information and what role they ultimately held. This will also highlight their significance as our nation's Founding Fathers.

This activity is flexible, and students can select figures to create the mini biographies for.

You can provide them with a list of figures to choose from and determine how many you'd like students to investigate! There is a suggested list below, but it is by no means a comprehensive collection.

Major Figures of the American Revolution

• Samuel Adams
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Hanco