Witherspoon: Scholar, Signer, Statesman Trivia

Discover the pivotal life and enduring legacy of John Witherspoon, the only active clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence.

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Sample questions from this pack

• Before immigrating to America, John Witherspoon was primarily known as a:
• Which prominent American institution did John Witherspoon become president of?
• John Witherspoon was the only active clergyman to sign which foundational American document?

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