We're going to start celebrating early. In honor of the long Independence day weekend, here's a little historical referral quiz (with apologies to our Canadian, Aussie, and other international readers). Answers are at the bottom.
1. Since the beginning of time, familial bonds have played a big role in business and politics. For example, the signatories to the Declaration of Independence included one pair of brothers and one pair of cousins.
Name one of these pairs.
2. In 1727, Benjamin Franklin founded an intellectual and social group called the Junto. This group, which eventually morphed into the American Philosophical Society, was the precursor for contemporary networking groups like Business Networking International and LeTip.
In which American city (where Franklin lived until his mid-50s) did the Junto operate?
3. Although he was just a simple tradesman, Paul Revere will be forever remembered as one America's greatest heroes--because he involved himself in the community and politics, and volunteered for tasks that others didn't want. As a result, he was entrusted with the job of warning his countrymen about the imminent British attack at Lexington.
What was the date of that historic midnight ride?
ANSWERS:
1. Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee (brothers); Sam Adams and John Adams (cousins)
2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3. April 18, 1775
Happy 4th of July!
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