Founding Father's Wives
She had 2 step-mothers before she was 13. Before she died, she asked her husband to never remarry because she did not want her children to be raised by step-mothers.
What is Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson
He served as Secretary of State during the Thomas Jefferson Administration.
What is Alexander Hamilton
He was Washington's Spymaster and held rank of Major. He formed the Culpepper Ring which supplied info on the British in NY and New England area.
What is Benjamin Talmadge.
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Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
She was the founder of a private orphanage in New York.. Graham Windham Orphanage and she had place over 700 orphans in homes during her lifetime.
What is Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.
His Father-in-Law was General Phillip Schuyler.
What is Alexander Hamilton.
She was the wife of Benedict Arnold. She also made contact with a Major in the British Army who was also the head of the British Secret Service. What is the name of the wife?
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Peggy Shippen
Even though it is now out of circulation, his portrait is on the $5,000 bill.
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James Madison
She witnessed the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte while she was in France with her husband who was in the process of finalizing the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.
Elizabeth Kortright Monroe
He was a member of the American Colonization Society. Liberia's Capital was named in honor of him.
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James Monroe
Capital: Monrovia
General Washington had this person hung for spying. However Washington was willing to make a trade for Benedict Arnold. The British refused.
Major John Andre
Only two presidents have ran unopposed. Washington was first. Alexander Hamilton had challenged the 2nd one to a duel. This President chose Aaron Burr as his 2nd.
What is James Monroe
Her letters to her husband indicated that she had a concern with " All men are created equal" in the Declaration of Independence. She wanted him to clarify women's rights.
What is Abigail Smith Adams
In 1749, William Fairfax appointed him surveyor of Culpepper County VA.
What is George Washington.
Abraham Woodhull's antagonist who was constantly trying to catch him and charge him with running a spy ring for the patriots. The British actor who plays Captain Simcoe also had a passion for Abraham Woodhull's childhood girlfriend Anna Strong. The actor's name is_______?
What is Samuel Roukin.
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Mt. Vernon- Washington
Montpelier- Madison
Monticello- Jefferson
Peacehill/Old House-Adams
Ash law/Highland/ Oak Hill- Monroe
The Grange- Hamilton (now Harlem NY)