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Famous Figures of American History: A Quiz on Notable Personalities

Discover the influential figures who shaped the United States through a fun quiz format! Uncover historical personalities like Lord Cornwallis, Thomas Paine, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison. Each clue leads you one step closer to identifying significant leaders, authors, and thinkers from American history. With references to key events and contributions, this quiz will test your knowledge of the people who laid the foundations of the nation. Join us and see how well you know these iconic individuals!

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Famous Figures of American History: A Quiz on Notable Personalities

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  1. Who am I? Famous People from United States History

  2. Who am I? I was born in London.

  3. Who am I? I was educated in Elton and Cambridge.

  4. Who am I? I helped capture New York in 1776.

  5. Who am I? I became the second in command to Henry Clinton in 1778.

  6. Who am I? I was a general in the British army.

  7. Who am I? I surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown in 1781.

  8. Who am I? I am Lord Cornwallis!

  9. Who am I? I was a journalist and author.

  10. Who am I? I met Benjamin Franklin and came to the American colonies in 1774.

  11. Who am I? I was a contributing editor to the Pennsylvania Magazine.

  12. Who am I? I served as a solider in 1776.

  13. Who am I? I wrote a pamphlet titled Common Sense.

  14. Who am I? I died on June 8, 1809.

  15. Who am I? I am Thomas Paine!

  16. Who am I? I am from Virginia.

  17. Who am I? I was the representative from the state of Virginia to the Continental Congress.

  18. Who am I? My wife’s name was Martha.

  19. Who am I? I was president from 1789-1797.

  20. Who am I? I am known as the “Father of our Country”.

  21. Who am I? I was the first president of the United States.

  22. Who am I? I am George Washington!

  23. Who am I? I am from Virginia.

  24. Who am I? I bought the Louisiana Purchase from France.

  25. Who am I? I was the ambassador to France, Governor of VA, Secretary of State and Vice President.

  26. Who am I? I was the third President of the United States.

  27. Who am I? I was a major author of the Declaration of Independence.

  28. Who am I? I was a leader of the Democratic Republicans and favored a weak national government.

  29. Who am I? I am Thomas Jefferson!

  30. Who am I? I was a prominent member of the Continental Congress.

  31. Who am I? I helped frame the Declaration of Independence.

  32. Who am I? I worked as a printer in Philadelphia and London, England.

  33. Who am I? I conducted a kite experiment and discovered electricity.

  34. Who am I? I was a statesman and ambassador to France.

  35. Who am I? I published Poor Richard’s Almanac.

  36. Who am I? I am Benjamin Franklin!

  37. Who am I? I helped from the Bill of Rights.

  38. Who am I? I was the United States president during the War of 1812.

  39. Who am I? I am often called the “Father of the Constitution”.

  40. Who am I? I helped create the federal system, which divides the power between the central government and the states.

  41. Who am I? I served as Secretary of State for President Thomas Jefferson.

  42. Who am I? I was the fourth president of the United States.

  43. Who am I? I am James Madison!

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