#1
Where was Laurent Clerc born?
France
ExplanationLaurent Clerc was born in France.
#2
What was the primary language used by Laurent Clerc?
French
ExplanationFrench was the primary language used by Laurent Clerc.
#3
What was the primary occupation of Laurent Clerc's father?
Blacksmith
ExplanationLaurent Clerc's father's primary occupation was a blacksmith.
#4
What was the cause of Laurent Clerc's deafness?
Illness
ExplanationLaurent Clerc's deafness was caused by illness.
#5
What was the primary occupation of Laurent Clerc's mother?
Seamstress
ExplanationLaurent Clerc's mother's primary occupation was a seamstress.
#6
What institution did Laurent Clerc co-found?
American School for the Deaf
ExplanationLaurent Clerc co-founded the American School for the Deaf.
#7
In which year did Laurent Clerc arrive in the United States?
1820
ExplanationLaurent Clerc arrived in the United States in 1820.
#8
What was the name of the school Laurent Clerc attended in France?
Institut Royal des Sourds-Muets
ExplanationLaurent Clerc attended Institut Royal des Sourds-Muets in France.
#9
Who was Laurent Clerc's famous teacher?
Abbe Sicard
ExplanationLaurent Clerc's famous teacher was Abbe Sicard.
#10
Where did Laurent Clerc teach after moving to the United States?
Hartford
ExplanationLaurent Clerc taught in Hartford after moving to the United States.
#11
What notable contribution did Laurent Clerc make to deaf education?
Introduction of sign language
ExplanationLaurent Clerc made the notable contribution of introducing sign language to deaf education.
#12
What was the title of the book Laurent Clerc co-authored with Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet?
The Silent Teacher
ExplanationThe title of the book Laurent Clerc co-authored with Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was 'The Silent Teacher'.
#13
What was the name of Laurent Clerc's wife?
Mary Ann Walworth
ExplanationLaurent Clerc's wife's name was Mary Ann Walworth.
#14
In which year did Laurent Clerc receive U.S. citizenship?
1820
ExplanationLaurent Clerc received U.S. citizenship in 1820.
#15
What was the name of the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States, co-founded by Laurent Clerc?
American School for the Deaf
ExplanationThe first permanent school for the deaf in the United States, co-founded by Laurent Clerc, was the American School for the Deaf.