LV quiz 9: People Who Have Changed the LV

I was an important person in the history of Allentown, yet I never really lived there. I bought a lot of land to bring in more settlers to the valley.

• William Allen
• Harry C. Trexler
• James Allen

I am the son of William Allen. I was arrested for treason and taken to Philadelphia for my trial.

• Nutimus
• James Allen
• George Taylor

I am the only person from our area that had the honor of signing the Declaration of Independence.

• Asa Packer
• Josiah White
• George Taylor

I was involved in many great projects in the Lehigh Valley, including PPL and the Trexler Lumber Company.

• Harry C. Trexler
• James Allen
• Asa Packer

I was the chief of the Lenape who agreed to the Walking Purchase, but argued when it was handled unfairly.

• Josiah White
• Nutimus
• Asa Packer

I am the engineer who developed the Lehigh Canal.

• Josiah White
• Harry C. Trexler
• Nutimus

My greatest project was helping to build the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

• Asa Packer
• William Allen
• George Taylor