Quiz Me! - People: Foundation of a Nation Test your knowledge about people in the Foundation of a Nation era! 1 / 10 This ruler suffered a nervous breakdown, was declared insane and had his son appointed to rule in his place. King Louis XVI King Richard II King Edward I King George III 2 / 10 This publisher, inventor, entrepreneur and statesman wrote social commentaries under the pseudonym “Silence Dogood.” Thomas Jefferson John Adams Benjamin Franklin Charles Carroll 3 / 10 Who was the Founding Father that drafted the Massachusetts Constitution and Declaration of Rights, served in the Continental Congress and was a member of the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence? John Adams Benjamin Franklin Samuel Adams Thomas Jefferson 4 / 10 He was a physician who treated John and Abigail Adams for yellow fever. Upon hearing about his death in 1813, John Adams reflected, “I know of no character living or dead who has done more real good for his country.” Thomas Paine Benjamin Rush Samuel Adams John Dickenson 5 / 10 John Locke witnessed the monarchs, William and Mary deny freedom of worship to Catholics and Protestants outside the Church of England. His critical writings helped guide the Founding Fathers to include Freedom of Religion in which constitutional amendment ? Fifth Amendment Second Amendment Fourth Amendment First Amendment 6 / 10 John Paul Jones is known for what famous quote, which became a slogan for the U.S. Navy? “Give me liberty, or give me death” “One if by land, two if by sea” “I have not yet begun to fight” “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country” 7 / 10 Who was the African-American former slave who was shot and killed by British Soldiers at the Boston Massacre? James Armistead Crispus Attucks Wentworth Cheswell Bernardo de Galvez 8 / 10 Who was the grandson of the first African-American landowner in New Hampshire? Bernardo de Galvez James Armistead Wentworth Cheswell Crispus Attucks 9 / 10 Patriot leader, James Otis fought against the British writs of assistance citing the traditional rights of Englishmen included: “The right to religious freedom” “All men were created equal” “No taxation without representation” “The freedom of one’s house” 10 / 10 Who was the African-American spy the Marquis de Lafayette wrote a letter of recommendation for his freedom for this help in the American Revolution? James Armistead Wentworth Cheswell Crispus Attucks Bernardo de Glavez Your score is Try another 10!
