PoliSci Press Conference Quiz #1

Alexander Hamilton

A key founding father of the United States, First Secretary of Treasury, Dual with Aaron Burr, and main author of the Federalist Papers.

James Madison

The father of the Constitution and a key architect of the Bill of Rights, he also served as the fourth President of the United States. “Era of Good Feelings”

Patrick Henry

Orator, Liberty or death speech, Virginia’s first governor, Parsons Cause, British Stamp Act, failed at everything in his early life

Ben Franklin

Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Paris and Constitution, PA anti-slavery, discovered lightning was a form of electricity, found UPenn, bifocals

George Washington

Created the Cabinet, had slaves in Virginia taken to Philly, Whiskey Rebellion, Farewell Address - stay away from political parties - stay away from international treaties

Baron De Montesquieu

Persian Letters, Spirits of Law, Influenced US Constitution, Enlightenment thinker, Divide Government power

Martha Washington

First Lady, sewing circles, freed the slaves out of self preservation

Aaron Burr

Dual against Hamilton, Wasted talent, Served under George Washington

Jean Jaques Rousseau

French Philosopher, freedom of choice & humans are corrupted by society

John Locke

British Philosopher, Medical Researcher, opposed authoritarianism, publishes two treaties of government, blank slate

Voltaire

Philosopher, writing skills, religion, criticism against the government

Samuel Adams

Leader of the American Revolution, led Boston Tea Party, signed Dec. of Ind.

King George III

Heir to the throne, Prince of Wales at 12, ruled for 60 years (longest), reason why we lost the 13 colonies, Received dec. of Ind., “Farmer George”

Thomas Paine

“Voice of the Revolution”, “Common Sense”, Advocated for democracy, encouraged people to fight for freedom

Betsy Ross

Upholster, American Flag (5 point Star), Quaker, only proved by other family members, made gun powder cartridges