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Benjamin Banneker: The Self-Taught Polymath

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Benjamin Banneker: The Self-Taught Polymath

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African American scientist and mathematician who played a crucial role in surveying Washington D.C. His almanacs and correspondence with Thomas Jefferson challenged racial prejudices of the time.

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Judith Sargent Murray: Early Feminist Thinker

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Judith Sargent Murray: Early Feminist Thinker

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An advocate for women's rights, Murray wrote essays on equality and education. Her work 'On the Equality of the Sexes' (1790) was groundbreaking in early American feminist thought.

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David Rittenhouse: America's First Renowned Scientist

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David Rittenhouse: America's First Renowned Scientist

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A self-taught astronomer and mathematician, Rittenhouse made significant contributions to early American science, including the construction of the first American-made orrery.

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Phillis Wheatley: Pioneer African American Poet

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Phillis Wheatley: Pioneer African American Poet

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The first published African American poet, Wheatley's work gained international recognition and challenged prevailing notions about African American intellectual capabilities.

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Sequoyah: Creator of the Cherokee Syllabary

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Sequoyah: Creator of the Cherokee Syllabary

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Sequoyah developed a writing system for the Cherokee language, enabling literacy and preserving Cherokee culture. His syllabary was adopted by the Cherokee Nation in 1825.

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Jupiter Hammon: First Published African American Writer

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Jupiter Hammon: First Published African American Writer

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A slave who became the first African American writer to be published in the present-day United States. His poetry and essays often addressed religious themes and the issue of slavery.

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A Puritan spiritual adviser who challenged male authority and religious orthodoxy in colonial Massachusetts. Her ideas on religious freedom and women's roles were revolutionary for her time.

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Roger Williams: Champion of Religious Freedom

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Roger Williams: Champion of Religious Freedom

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Founder of Rhode Island and an early advocate for religious freedom and separation of church and state. His ideas influenced the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

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Rebecca Nurse: Symbol of Injustice in Salem Witch Trials

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Rebecca Nurse: Symbol of Injustice in Salem Witch Trials

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A devout Puritan wrongly accused and executed during the Salem Witch Trials. Her case highlighted the dangers of religious hysteria and later contributed to the end of the trials.

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Charles Willson Peale: Artist and Naturalist

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Charles Willson Peale: Artist and Naturalist

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A painter known for his portraits of the Founding Fathers. Peale also established one of the first museums in the United States, combining art and natural history.

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Patience Wright: America's First Sculptor

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Patience Wright: America's First Sculptor

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Known as the 'Madame Tussaud of the American Colonies,' Wright was a wax sculptor whose realistic figures gained fame in America and England. She also served as a spy during the Revolutionary War.

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William Billings: Father of American Choral Music

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William Billings: Father of American Choral Music

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A self-taught composer who wrote important early American hymns and anthems. His work 'Chester' became an unofficial anthem of the American Revolution.