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1. This important person played a central role in European exploration by sponsoring Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas. This person was co-ruler of Spain and was active in the country's religious and military affairs. Who was this person?
2. This person made himself the enemy of thousands of Native Americans. He did not have many friends among the Spaniards either. He was a Spanish conquistador, that is a Spaniard who traveled to the Americas as an explorer and conqueror in the 16th century. He conquered the Aztec empire. Who was this conquistador?
3. This person was a true 'son of the Enlightenment', that 18th century intellectual movement that emphasized reason and the scientific method as the means to knowledge. He put tried to develop moral perfection in himself. He drew up a list of virtues he thought he should have. He finally came up with twelve virtues and wrote about them in a book. Who was this person?
4. This person did not believe that humans have the power to perfect themselves. He believed that "however you may have reformed your life in many things ", " ... all were sinners who were destined for hell unless they had a great change of heart." Who was this person?
5. This person was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He signed his name the largest so the king of Britain could see it. He was born in Massachusetts and raised by his wealthy uncle. He became one of the richest men in the colonies. Who was it?
6. This person was a President of the United States and a great Commander-in-Chief during the Revolutionary War. He was an expert horseman. However, it was his character that won the hearts and ultimately the war.
7. This person was also a President of the United States. He was the eldest of twelve children and grew up in Virginia. Because of his weak speaking voice, he decided to go into politics instead of becoming a minister. This person is known as the "Father of the Constitution". Who was it?
8. This person was born into poverty. Orphaned at the age of 13, he went to work as a shipping clerk. He joined the army during the Revolutionary War and became an aide to General Washington. Who was this ambitious person?
9. This person later became United States President. He was the draughtsman of the Declaration of Independence and began his political career at the age of 26. Who was he?
10. The final person became President of the United States. He thought of themself as "a man of the people". He was a son of Scots-Irish immigrants. He was the first president since George Washington without a college education. Who was he?
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