WorksheetsLV quiz 9: People Who Have Changed the LV
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
I was an important person in the history of Allentown, yet I never really lived there. I bought a lot of land to bring in more settlers to the valley.
a)
William Allen
b)
Harry C. Trexler
c)
James Allen
2.
I am the son of William Allen. I was arrested for treason and taken to Philadelphia for my trial.
a)
Nutimus
b)
James Allen
c)
George Taylor
3.
I am the only person from our area that had the honor of signing the Declaration of Independence.
a)
Asa Packer
b)
Josiah White
c)
George Taylor
4.
I was involved in many great projects in the Lehigh Valley, including PPL and the Trexler Lumber Company.
a)
Harry C. Trexler
b)
James Allen
c)
Asa Packer
5.
I was the chief of the Lenape who agreed to the Walking Purchase, but argued when it was handled unfairly.
a)
Josiah White
b)
Nutimus
c)
Asa Packer
6.
I am the engineer who developed the Lehigh Canal.
a)
Josiah White
b)
Harry C. Trexler
c)
Nutimus
7.
My greatest project was helping to build the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
a)
Asa Packer
b)
William Allen
c)
George Taylor
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