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1
George Rogers Clark was called the Washington of the West.
True
False
2
George Rogers Clark was a surveyor, soldier, and militia officer
False
True
3
At what age did George Rogers Clark die and what was the day?
Age 65, February 13th, 1818
Age 72, February 13th, 1825
Age 62, March 6th, 1815
Age 65, December 19th, 1818
4
What was George Rogers Clark's ultimate goal during the Revolutionary War?
To take over Boston
To get all the artillery from Fort Ticonderoga
To seize the British held fort at Detroit
To capture William Howe
5
George Rogers Clark military career ended when...
...he became too old to serve
...he was forced to retire for being drunk on duty
...he became ill
...his leg was amputated off
6
What is famous about George Rogers Clark's younger brother?
He wrote a pamphlet to promote independence from Britain
He was on the Lewis and Clark expedition
He was a well known journalist for the patriots
He made a significant contribution to modern warfare
7
Which of these 4 battles did George Rogers Clark NOT participate in?
Battle of Point Pleasant
Battle of Piqua
Siege of Fort Sackville
Battle of Lexington and Concord
8
Which of these 4 quotes is from George Rogers Clark?
"These are the times that try men's souls."
"We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately."
"I have not yet begun to fight."
"If a country were not worth protecting, it was not worth claiming."
9
George Rogers Clark was a man of great wealth.
False
True
10
Where and when was George Rogers Clark born?
Carson County, Pennsylvania, October 31st, 1756
Alamance County, North Carolina, on April 3rd, 1750
Angelina County, Georgia, on July 30th, 1761
Albemarle County, Virginia, on November 19th, 1752