James Fortin's Life and Achievements

James Fortin's Life and Achievements

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

James Fortin, born in 1766 in Philadelphia, overcame significant challenges to become a prominent African-American figure. He worked in sail making, fought in the American Revolution, and was captured by the British. After the war, he became a successful businessman and influential abolitionist, advocating for the freedom of African-Americans and women's rights.

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was James Fortin born?

1796

1786

1776

1766

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who employed Thomas Fortin as a sail maker?

Anthony Benezei

Walter Dean Myers

Robert Bridges

Stephen Noble

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason James Fortin's father wanted him to learn to read and write?

To join the military

To work in a store

To take a meaningful place in the colonies

To become a sailor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did James Fortin decide to go to sea?

10

12

14

16

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the privateer ship James Fortin joined?

Amphion

Pomona

Active

Royal Louis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was James Fortin's role during the battle on the Royal Louis?

Powder carrier

Navigator

Gunner

Captain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Royal Louis after the battle with the Active?

It was sunk

It was sold

It returned to Philadelphia

It was captured by the British

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