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Collection · 57 AI figures
The American Revolution
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57 AI figures for this unit, including Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Adams. Share one link and students choose who to talk to.
Featuring Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Adams and 54 more
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PreviewThe American Revolution
- Alexander HamiltonChat with Alexander Hamilton
- James MadisonChat with James Madison
- John AdamsChat with John Adams
- Thomas JeffersonChat with Thomas Jefferson
- Patrick HenryChat with Patrick Henry
- Samuel AdamsChat with Samuel Adams
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The 57 figures in this collection
Alexander Hamilton
Founding father, first Secretary of the Treasury, and key figure in the creation of the United States' financial system.
James Madison
Fourth President of the United States and "Father of the Constitution.
John Adams
Second President of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson
Third President of the United States, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and advocate for individual rights and limited government.
Patrick Henry
American Revolutionary leader and orator, best known for his "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech.
Samuel Adams
American statesman and Founding Father, known for his role in the American Revolution and his advocacy for independence from Great Britain.
Benjamin Franklin
Polymath, Founding Father, and inventor.
George Washington
First President of the United States and Founding Father.
Marquis de Lafayette
French military officer who supported the American Revolution.
Joseph Galloway
American Loyalist and Congressman.
Horatio Gates
American general during the Revolutionary War.
Abigail Adams
Early advocate for women's rights and the second First Lady of the United States.
John Paul Jones
Revolutionary naval commander for the Continental Navy.
Paul Revere
American silversmith and Patriot, best known for his "Midnight Ride" to warn the colonial militia of British troop movements and his role as a leader in the Sons of Liberty
Nathanael Greene
Revolutionary War general known for his leadership and strategic prowess.
Deborah Sampson
American Revolutionary War soldier who disguised herself as a man to serve in the Continental Army.
Molly Pitcher (Mary Ludwig Hays)
Revolutionary War folklore figure known for carrying water to soldiers and helping with cannon duty.
Phyllis Wheatley
First published African American female poet.
Peter Salem
African American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Crispus Attucks
African American man considered to be the first casualty of the American Revolution.
Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea)
Prominent Mohawk leader and British loyalist during the American Revolution.
James Armistead Lafayette
Revolutionary War spy for the Continental Army.
Cornplanter (Gaiänt'wakê)
Prominent Seneca war chief and diplomat.
Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau
French general who played a key role in supporting the American Revolution.
Benedict Arnold
Revolutionary War general who defected to the British Army.
Sybil Ludington
Revolutionary War heroine known for her midnight ride to warn American forces of approaching British troops.
Friedrich von Steuben
Prussian military officer who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Thomas Hutchinson
Royal governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay during the American Revolution.
Wentworth Cheswell
Revolutionary War veteran, town leader, and historical figure in New Hampshire.
Mercy Otis Warren
American writer and historian known for her contributions to the American Revolution.
Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett)
African-American woman who successfully sued for her freedom in Massachusetts, setting a precedent to end slavery in the state.
Haym Salomon
Revolutionary War financier and spy.
Penelope Barker
American Revolutionary War activist and organizer of the Edenton Tea Party.
Agent 355
The code name for a female spy of the American Revolution.
Tadeusz Kościuszko
Polish-Lithuanian military leader and national hero.
James Forten
African-American abolitionist and businessman.
Thomas Paine
Revolutionary writer and political activist.
George III
King of Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War.
Charles Cornwallis
Was a British Army officer, whig politician, and colonial administrator and one of the leading British commanders in the American War of Independence.
John Hancock
American merchant, statesman, and Founding Father, best known for his prominent signature on the Declaration of Independence and for serving as the first Governor of Massachusetts
James Otis Jr.
American lawyer and political activist known for his fiery oratory against British policies, coining the phrase "taxation without representation is tyranny," and providing the intellectual foundation for the American Revolution
Joseph Warren
American physician and revolutionary leader who played a key role in the Sons of Liberty and was a prominent martyr of the American Revolution after his death at the Battle of Bunker Hill
Ebenezer Mackintosh
American shoemaker and radical leader of the Sons of Liberty, known for his pivotal role in organizing the Stamp Act riots and leading the working-class 'South End gang' in pre-Revolutionary Boston
John Lamb
American soldier and politician who led the New York Sons of Liberty and served as a distinguished artillery officer during the American Revolutionary War
Alexander McDougall
Scottish-American merchant, Sons of Liberty leader, and Continental Army Major General who was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution and the first president of the Bank of New York
Christopher Gadsden
American merchant, soldier, and statesman from South Carolina, known as the "Sam Adams of the South" and the designer of the iconic Gadsden flag
Marinus Willett
American military officer and politician who was a prominent leader of the New York Sons of Liberty and served as the 49th Mayor of New York City
Charles Thomson
Irish-born American patriot and scholar who served as the permanent Secretary of the Continental Congress and co-designed the Great Seal of the United States
Thomas Mifflin
American merchant, soldier, and Founding Father who served as a major general in the Continental Army, President of the Continental Congress, and the first Governor of Pennsylvania
Lord Frederick North
British Prime Minister from 1770 to 1782, Lord North is best known for his leadership during the American Revolutionary War and his role in the policies that led to the loss of the thirteen colonies
Edmund Burke
18th-century Irish statesman, author, and political theorist known for his support of conservatism and opposition to the French Revolution.
George Mason
American Founding Father and author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, widely regarded as the "Father of the Bill of Rights" for his pivotal role in advocating for individual liberties during the creation of the U.S. Constitution
Benjamin Rush
American physician, Founding Father, and social reformer who signed the Declaration of Independence and is recognized as the "Father of American Psychiatry"
Henry Knox
American military officer and Founding Father who served as the first United States Secretary of War and was a key strategist as George Washington's chief of artillery during the American Revolution
John Dickinson
American statesman and Founding Father known as the "Penman of the Revolution," who authored Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania and served as a primary architect of the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution
Robert Morris Jr.
British-born American merchant and Founding Father, known as the "Financier of the Revolution" for his critical role in funding the Continental Army and establishing the U.S. financial system
Thomas Gage
British General and colonial official who served as Commander-in-Chief of British forces in North America and Governor of Massachusetts during the early stages of the American Revolution
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Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
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