Historical Figures: Leaders and Contributors

Question 1

Known for the Monroe Doctrine in 1823; fifth President of the United States -

Accepted Answer

James Monroe

Question 2

Illustrated a collection of 435 life size prints of America birds; naturalist; conservationist

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John James Audubon

Question 3

Led the U.S. during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclomation, freedom for slaves

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Abraham Lincoln

Question 4

Wrote famous essay Civil Disobedience which called for passive resistance to unjust laws -

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Henry David Thoreau

Question 5

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for a 34 year tenure; credited with checks and balances -

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John Marshall

Question 6

"Father of our Country" and commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution -

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George Washington

Question 7

Planned and organized the first women's rights movement in the U. S.; Declaration of Sentiments

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Question 8

Worked the abolitionist movement; temperance movement; dedicated her life to women's suffrage -

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Susan B. Anthony

Question 9

Gifted Military leader best known for his courageous ability while facing an opposing army -

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Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

Question 10

"I have not yet begun to fight!" hailed the "Father of the U. S. Navy".

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John Paul Jones

Question 11

Founded antislavery newspaper the North Star; abolitionist; advisor to Pres. Lincoln

Accepted Answer

Frederick Douglass

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