John Hanson: The So-Called First President

When did John Hanson die?

• November 15, 1790

• November 15, 1789

• November 15, 1776

• November 15, 1783

What position did John Hanson hold in the Continental Congress?

• Secretary of State

• Vice President of the United States

• Treasurer of the United States

• President of the Continental Congress

In which state did John Hanson die?

• Pennsylvania

• New York

• Virginia

• Maryland

What was the name of John Hanson's wife?

• Abigail Adams

• Martha Washington

• Dolley Madison

• Jane Contee

How many children did John Hanson have?

• Three

• Seven

• Five

• Nine

Which document was ratified during John Hanson's presidency of Congress?

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

What was John Hanson's role in the Maryland Colonial Assembly?

• He was elected as a member.

• He was the secretary.

• He was the governor.

• He was the treasurer.

Which battle did John Hanson's son, Peter, die in?

• Battle of Fort Washington

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Concord

What was the name of the assembly that took control of Maryland from the British?

• House of Burgesses

• Continental Congress

• Provincial Congress

• Assembly of Freemen

What was John Hanson's contribution to the Patriot cause?

• He supported Maryland's decision to back the rebels.

• He was a spy for the Patriots.

• He led the Continental Army.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.