John Laurens: A Revolutionary Hero

What was the profession of John Laurens' father?

• A merchant

• A lawyer

• A politician

• A plantation owner and slave trader

Which Enlightenment ideals likely influenced John Laurens during his studies in England?

• Monarchy and divine right

• Freedom and equality

• Isolationism and neutrality

• Industrialization and capitalism

Who were some of John Laurens' notable friends during the Revolutionary War?

• Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

• Paul Revere and Samuel Adams

• Marquis de Lafayette and Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams and James Madison

What was John Laurens' proposal regarding enslaved people during the Revolutionary War?

• To free them in exchange for military service

• To sell them to fund the war

• To relocate them to Canada

• To keep them enslaved for economic stability

What did George Washington say about John Laurens after his death?

• He was too young to make a significant impact.

• He was a brave soldier but not a good strategist.

• He had not a fault that I could ever discover.

• He was a great leader but had many faults.