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Quiz about Early American History Figures 2

Early American History Figures: 2 Quiz

How much do you know about Colonial America? Find out. I think this quiz is a breeze, but I'm a history enthusiast! Sing the National Anthem while taking this quiz and maybe it will bring you good luck. Hey, it can't hurt!

A multiple-choice quiz by jen26marie. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jen26marie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
188,274

Updated
Sep 08 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1932

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the philosopher that wrote, "Two Treatises on Government", in 1690? Hint

Nicolaus Copernicus

John Locke

Jonathan Edwards

Adam Smith

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Question 2 of 10

2. Benjamin Franklin Hint

was self-educated

stated, "the sleeping fox catches no game"

was Paul Revere's second cousin

was born in Philadelphia

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Question 3 of 10

3. All of these statements about George Whitefield are true EXCEPT the one that says that he __________? Hint

conducted outdoor revival meetings

was influential in the widespread revival of religion, known as the "Great Awakening"

was denounced by many because of his lack of education

was an enemy of Benjamin Franklin

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the leading anti-slavery Quaker during the mid-1750s? Hint

William Penn

Increase Mather

John Hale

John Woolman

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Question 5 of 10

5. Phillis Wheatley, an African-American poet, was born into slavery?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. We all know it is true that Patrick Henry said, "Give me liberty or give me death". Before his famous patriotic days was he a shoemaker.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Until the 1760s, most printed works were ______? Hint

sermons

newspapers

almanacs

sheet music

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the mid-1700s there were more literate colonists in New England than in the Middle Colonies.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. All are true of Samuel Adams EXCEPT Hint

He was an organizer of the Boston Tea Party

He successfully ran his father's brewery for 25 years

He became a delegate to the Continental Congress

He graduated from Harvard

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Question 10 of 10

10. Crispus Attucks was shot by the British after trying to flee from the scene of the Boston Tea Party.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the philosopher that wrote, "Two Treatises on Government", in 1690?

Answer: John Locke

Locke, an Englishman, states that God gave us natural rights so the "human world would run as smooth as the physical world." Thomas Jefferson interpreted those rights as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

2. Benjamin Franklin

Answer: was self-educated

Franklin was born in Boston, not Philly, in 1706. He was the author of "Poor Richard's Almanack", where he commented: "the sleeping fox catches no POULTRY."

3. All of these statements about George Whitefield are true EXCEPT the one that says that he __________?

Answer: was an enemy of Benjamin Franklin

Franklin was skeptical of Whitefield until he observed one of his sermons. Afterward, Franklin stated, "I emptied my pocket ... gold and all." He, too, was impressed with Whitefield's oratorical skills.

4. Who was the leading anti-slavery Quaker during the mid-1750s?

Answer: John Woolman

Woolman, of New Jersey, pushed his Quaker peers to free their slaves. His mission was a success. By the time of the American Revolution the slaves of Quakers had been given their freedom.

5. Phillis Wheatley, an African-American poet, was born into slavery?

Answer: False

Wheatley, born in Africa, was not brought to America until she was about seven. Her first poem was published when she was just 13 years old!

6. We all know it is true that Patrick Henry said, "Give me liberty or give me death". Before his famous patriotic days was he a shoemaker.

Answer: False

Henry was a self-educated patriot and orator. He only studied law after failing as a farmer.

7. Until the 1760s, most printed works were ______?

Answer: sermons

Although almanacs were popular, there were still more sermons being printed at the time.

8. In the mid-1700s there were more literate colonists in New England than in the Middle Colonies.

Answer: True

The Southern Colonies had the lowest literacy rate of all.

9. All are true of Samuel Adams EXCEPT

Answer: He successfully ran his father's brewery for 25 years

Adams was actually quite a failure in the brewery business.

10. Crispus Attucks was shot by the British after trying to flee from the scene of the Boston Tea Party.

Answer: False

Attucks was shot and killed in the Boston Massacre.

Source: Author jen26marie

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