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1. In 1854, I introduced a bill to set up government for the Nebraska Territory.
I later stated that the Nebraska Territory should be divided. Who am I?
2. I proposed to my colonists, "I shall govern you as a father his children". Even though I was so kind to my people, many of them disliked me and my silver tipped wooden leg. Who am I?
3. In 1755, I led British and colonial troops in a daring attack on Fort Duquesne. I was very stubborn and lost my life when I failed to heed my men's warnings about wilderness fighting. Who am I?
4. My nickname in the Civil War was "Stonewall Jackson". Who am I?
5. I was an Ottawa chief who fought along side the French during the French and Indian War. A war was later named in my honor, even though it did not last very long. Who am I?
6. I was asked by my friend Ben Rush to write an essay urging all colonies to declare independence. After the patriots had been fighting the British for some months, I produced my own special way to make my message clear. Hey, It seemed like common sense to me! Who am I?
7. I built a powerful Communist dictatorship in the Soviet Union. My country was invaded by Germany in June 1941. Who am I?
8. I worked to improve education for women. I opened a high school for girls in Troy, New York. At this school, they were able to learn "men's subjects" like math and physics. Who am I?
9. I was the first African American to earn my living as a writer. My novel, Clotel, was published in 1853. Who am I?
10. You know who John Hancock is, but I was his secretary, and I also signed the Declaration of Independence. Who am I?
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