Benjamin Franklin
Poor Richard’s Almanac, founding father, most prevalent for his virtues and aphorisms.
Phyllis Wheatley
Freed slave from West Africa, formally educated by owners, uses greek influences most.
Philip Freneau
In a poet society, romanticism shown in poems for loving nature, made fun of US.
John Locke
Philosophe, lead reason over faith, life, liberty, pursuit of property.
Patrick Henry
Rev. leader, accepted US gov. after Bill of Rights, “Give me liberty or give me death”
King George III
Fought Against