Historical Figures

Question 1

What is the name of the group made up of female pilots who flew aircrafts during World War 2?

Accepted Answer

WASP

Question 2

The president who ordered the Emancipation Proclamation to free slaves in the South in 1863 was

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln

Question 3

Who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean?

Accepted Answer

Amelia Earhart

Question 4

Robert Fulton is best known for making this accessible to everyone...

Accepted Answer

steamboat

Question 5

Which historical figure was born into slavery and later helped other slaves to escape?

Accepted Answer

Harriet Tubman

Question 6

Which famous figure is known for his/her large signature on the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

John Hancock

Question 7

Which historical figure was a famous "First Lady" of the U.S. and mother of a president?

Accepted Answer

Abigail Adams

Question 8

The network of safe houses that Harriet Tubman used to help slaves to freedom was called

Accepted Answer

The Underground Railroad

Question 9

Who was a famous African American lawyer and judge?

Accepted Answer

Thurgood Marshall

Question 10

This Italian explorer is recognized for "discovering America" on his voyage to Asia...

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columubs

Question 11

Which former slave wrote an autobiography about his life in slavery?

Accepted Answer

Frederick Douglass

Question 12

Who helped Lewis and Clark on their trip West?

Accepted Answer

Sacagawea

Question 13

In what ways has technology changed our world?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 14

Who is famous for his "ride", warning colonists that the British army was coming to attack?

Accepted Answer

Paul Revere

Question 15

Who was the first African American to play major league baseball?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

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