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Benjamin Franklin
Industrial Giants
Parks
Pittsburgh
100
He was granted the right to begin a North American colony as a Quaker province by King Charles II of England.
Who was William Penn?
100
Collection of wise and funny sayings written by Benjamin Franklin.
What is Poor Richard's Alamanac?
100
This man donated millions of dollars to charities and gave money to open 2,800 public libraries.
Who was Andrew Carnegie?
100
Amusement park that is home to the Steel Phantom and the Pitt Fall.
What is Kennywood Park?
100
The city of Pittsburgh was named for this person.
Who is William Pitt?
200
Their fight for control over North Amnerica led to the French and Indian War.
Who were England and France?
200
Benjamin Franklin's profession.
What is a printer?
200
His first chocolate factory opened in 1903, and he built a "company town" around it.
Who was Milton S. Hershey?
200
It is one of the oldest amusement parks, in the U. S. and its sections include Raccoon Lagoon, Story Book Forest, and Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.
What is Idlewild Park?
200
Many of these are needed in the city of Pittsburgh because of the rivers.
What are bridges?
300
Site of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
What is Independence Hall?
300
Franklin's famous kite experiment helped establish that lightning is a form of this.
What is electricity?
300
His company manufactured foods such as pickles and ketchup, and he invited the phrase "57 varieties" for his products.
Who was Henry J. Heinz?
300
The Sky Splash water ride and characters such as Big Bird and Elmo can be found in this park.
What is Sesame Place?
300
This famous Pittsburgher hosted a T.V. show for children for many years.
Who was Mister Fred Rogers?
400
Location where George Wahsington set up the winter camp for the Continental army in 1777-78.
What is Valley Forge?
400
Newspaper published by Benjamin Franklin from 1729-1766.
What is the Pennsylvania Gazette?
400
He formed Alcoa Corporation and served as secretary to the U. S. Treasury and as ambassador to Great Britain.
Who was Andrew W. Mellon?
400
IF you like chocolate you will like this park?
What is Hershey Park?
400
The mascot of this university is a panther.
What is the University of Pittsburgh?
500
It was the first white settlement in Pennsylvania in the 1630s.
What was New Sweden?
500
Ben was one of several men who signed this document on July 4, 1776
What is the Declaration of Independence?
500
His U.S. Steel Corporation took over the coal, coke, limestone, and iron industries.
Who was J. P. Morgan?
500
This indoor waterpark is located near Erie.
What is Splash Lagoon?
500
This is the easiest way to get from Station Square to the top of Mount Washington.
What is the Duquesne Incline?