How Many US Historical Figures Do You Recognize? June 4, 2024 by Liz Summers How Many of These Historical People Do You Recognize? Embark on a thrilling adventure through time and meet some of the United States' most iconic historical figures. From Founding Fathers to influential leaders, this quiz takes you on a journey through American history. Uncover stories of bravery, innovation, and determination. How well do you know the heroes of America’s past? Grab your hat, sharpen your pencil, and let’s time travel together! Start QuizPage 1 of 10 Who wrote 'Common Sense' advocating independence from England? Thomas Paine Patrick Henry John Hancock Samuel Adams Page 2 of 10 Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II? Ulysses S. Grant George Patton Dwight D. Eisenhower Douglas MacArthur Page 3 of 10 Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War? Theodore Roosevelt John F. Kennedy Abraham Lincoln George Washington Page 4 of 10 Who delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech in 1963? Martin Luther King Jr. Malcolm X Rosa Parks Nelson Mandela Page 5 of 10 Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin John Adams Alexander Hamilton Page 6 of 10 Who was the first person to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean? Amelia Earhart Charles Lindbergh Howard Hughes Orville Wright Page 7 of 10 Who was known as the 'Moses of her people' for her role in the Underground Railroad? Harriet Tubman Frederick Douglass Sojourner Truth Booker T. Washington Page 8 of 10 Which women’s rights activist played a pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement and was arrested for voting in 1872? Susan B. Anthony Elizabeth Cady Stanton Alice Paul Lucretia Mott Page 9 of 10 Which U.S. Army general was known for his eccentric behavior and led the Third Army in the European theater of World War II? Robert E. Lee William Tecumseh Sherman George C. Marshall George S. Patton Page 10 of 10 Who is known as the 'Mother of the Civil Rights Movement'? Eleanor Roosevelt Abigail Adams Martha Washington Rosa Parks
