Richard Allen

When was Richard Allen born?

• November 11, 1813

• July 20, 1840
• March 3, 1745

• February 14, 1760

Who was Richard Allen?

• A explorer

• An African-American minister, educator, and writer
• A famous chef
• A professional athlete

Richard Allen founded what?

• African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME Church)
• McDonald's

• NASA space agency
• Apple Inc.

What significant role did Richard Allen play in the Free African Society?

• He was a treasurer

• He was a co-founder

• He was a secretary

• He was just a member

What year did Richard Allen buy his freedom?

• 1777

• 1780

• 1783

• 1786

How did Richard Allen contribute to the education of African-American children?

• He wrote textbooks

• He established a school

• He was a tutor

• He donated books

What was Richard Allen's job before he became a minister?

• Farmer

• Carpenter

• Shoemaker

• Teacher

In what year was the African Methodist Episcopal Church founded by Richard Allen?

• 1791

• 1816

• 1787

• 1805

Which city is mostly associated with Richard Allen's religious and social contributions?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Atlanta

What was the primary goal of the Free African Society, co-founded by Richard Allen?

• To promote racial integration

• To assist newly freed slaves

• To provide mutual aid for free Africans

• To establish a new church