Quiz Me! - People: Foundation of a Nation

Test your knowledge about people in the Foundation of a Nation era!

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This ruler suffered a nervous breakdown, was declared insane and had his son appointed to rule in his place.

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This publisher, inventor, entrepreneur and statesman wrote social commentaries under the pseudonym “Silence Dogood.”

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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?

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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.”

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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 ?

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John Paul Jones is known for what famous quote, which became a slogan for the U.S. Navy?

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Who was the African-American  former slave who was shot and killed by British Soldiers at the Boston Massacre?

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Who was the grandson of the first African-American  landowner in New Hampshire?

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Patriot leader, James Otis fought against the British writs of assistance citing the traditional rights of Englishmen included:

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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?

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