What does the term 'snollygoster' refer to?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A type of bird
A dishonest politician
A brave soldier
A famous author
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who was Brass Crosy?
A political advisor
A famous poet
A British king
A newspaper editor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Brass Crosy known for?
Writing a famous novel
Fighting for press freedom
Leading a military coup
Inventing a new language
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the proposed titles for George Washington?
Prime Minister
Chief Magistrate
Emperor
Governor
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the House of Representatives oppose calling Washington 'King'?
They wanted a more modern title
They thought it was too simple
They preferred a longer title
They feared it would lead to tyranny
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original meaning of the title 'President'?
A military leader
A religious figure
A ruler of a nation
Someone who presides over a meeting
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Senate initially feel about the title 'President'?
They fully supported it
They found it too humble
They thought it was too grand
They were indifferent
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