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James Forten

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1
James Forten was born in ______ in 1766.
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Ohio
New York
2
What was James Forten's job on board?
Taking care of the sails.
Bringing gunpowder above decks.
Cooking the meals.
Shooting the cannons.
3
What was the first game James played as a boy?
Monopoly
Twister
Blindman's Bluff
Marbles
4
Why did James Forten have to buy is wife's freedom?
Women's Rights
Civil War
American Revolution
Slavery
5
When was James born?
1766
1777
1781
1767
6
Who established the school that James Forten attended?
Thomas Forten
Anthony Benezet
Stephen Decatur
Royal Louis
7
Who was the captain of the Royal Louis?
Stephen Decatur
George Washington
General Cornwallis
Captain Beasley
8
What were the three British ships' names?
Arthur, Newman, and Paul
Jersey, Royal Louis, and Sloop
Amphyon, Nymph, and Pomona
Sparkle, Glitter, and Beauty
9
Who was James an apprentice for?
Miss Keultjes
Robert Bridges
Stephen King
General Cornwallis
10
Why are the crew members allowed to share the profits from the sale of the Active ship?
They received a letter of marque from the British Navy.
They were told they could.
They received a note from the British King.
A privateer gave them permission.
11
What was the name of the ship that captured James?
Nymph
Pomona
Jersey
Amphyon
12
In what year did James Forten's mother allow him to go to sea?
1884
1784
1981
1781