Answer: Founded first European settlement in Michigan
Father Jacques Marquette (1637-1675) of France was a missionary who founded Sault Ste. Marie in 1668. He was a pioneer in European exploration of the upper Mississippi River. As a missionary, he would eventually become fluent in six Native American langauges.
2. Brigham Young
Answer: Leader of Latter-Day Saints
Brigham Young (1801-1877) was the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from 1847 until his death. Leading a group of Mormon pioneers west, he founded Salt Lake City and served as the first territorial governor of Utah. The predecessor to Brigham Young University was founded on land which he donated.
3. John Bell Hood
Answer: Confederate General (U.S.A.)
While John Bell Hood (1831-1879) had been successful as a brigade or division commander, he was less successful in independent commands in campaigns such as the defense of Atlanta. While attending the United States Military Academy, he was nearly expelled due to the number of demerits he accrued. After the war, he worked as a cotton broker.
4. Clarence "Happy" Day
Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs
Clarence "Happy" Day (1901-1990) was a player in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Americans. He won seven Stanley Cups as a player, coach, and assistant manager. In addition, he spent two seasons working as a referee. Day's number was retired by the Maple Leafs in 2016.
5. Frank Whittle
Answer: Jet Engine
Frank Whittle (1907-1996) is considered the inventor of the turbojet engine with the first prototype appearing in the late 1930s. He was a longtime member of the Royal Air Force. He later served as a research professor at the United States Naval Academy.
6. Colleen McCullough
Answer: The Thorn Birds
Colleen McCullough (1937-2015) worked as a librarian and neuroscientist before becoming an author. "The Thorn Birds" (1977), set in the Australian outback, is one of her best-known works. Other books include "Tim" (1974) and the "Masters of Rome" series. In her later life, she was a long time resident of Norfolk Island.
7. Ronnie Wood
Answer: The Rolling Stones
Ronnie Wood (born 1947) has been a member of the Rolling Stones since 1975, replacing Mick Taylor. Wood is a multi-instrumentalist, playing the guitar and bass guitar, among other instruments. Previously, he had been a member of the Jeff Beck Group and Small Faces. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with both the Rolling Stones and Small Faces.
8. Jill Black
Answer: Justice of the U.K.Supreme Court
Jill Black (born 1954) served as a justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2021. She studied the law at the University of Durham. Previous to her service on the Supreme Court, she served on the High Court of Justice.
9. Alanis Morissette
Answer: Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette (born 1974) is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter. She may be best known for her album, "Jagged Little Pill" (1995), which, selling over 33 million copies, is one of the best-selling albums of all time and won her two Grammys. SHe has also released several other successful albums and has appeared in various film and television productions.
10. Amy Schumer
Answer: Stand-up Comedian
Amy Schumer (born 1981) first came to widespread attention through her involvement of the fifth season of the reality television series "Last Comic Standing". She later had leading roles in the films "Trainwreck" (2015) and "I Feel Pretty" (2018). She has also appeared in stage roles and online podcasts.
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