Individuals who shaped communities

What important war did L’Enfant volunteer to fight in?

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

• World War I

• The War of 1812

What did Benjamin Banneker predict in 1788?

• A solar eclipse

• A hurricane

• A new planet

• A comet

What city did Benjamin Banneker help design the layout for in 1791?

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

Which invention is Benjamin Franklin known for?

• Bifocal eyeglasses

• The telephone

• The steam engine

• The airplane

What important document did Benjamin Franklin help create?

• The United States Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Who helped to settle the Frontier and create the Wilderness Road?

• Daniel Boone

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

How long did settlers use the Wilderness Road after it was created?

• 35 years

• 10 years

• 100 years

• 5 years

Why did many Texans see themselves as similar to Daniel Boone?

• They saw themselves as adventurers, explorers, and pioneers.

• They liked to read books.

• They wanted to be teachers.

• They lived in big cities.

What is one way Daniel Boone is remembered today?

• As a folk hero

• As a famous artist

• As a scientist

• As a king

If you were a settler using the Wilderness Road, what challenges might you face? (Choose the best answer)

• Difficult travel and building new homes

• Finding a place to swim

• Watching television

• Riding in cars