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Benjamin Rush was born in ______ in 1745.
Philadelphia
Rush studied medicine at ______, interned at Pennsylvania Hospital, and furthered his studies in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Princeton
In 1776, Rush married Julia ______, signed the Declaration of Independence, and became head of the medical department during the Revolution.
Stockton
During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, Rush treated patients with ______ methods and mobilized African Americans for medical assistance.
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Rush later focused on ______, incorporating Calvinist teachings into his medical practice and publishing the first American textbook on mental illness in 1812.
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Despite his flaws and contradictions, Rush's dedication to bettering ______ and America was a central theme in his life and work until his death in 1813 at the age of 67.
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Which of the following most accurately describes Rush's involvement in the movement for independence?
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What controversial beliefs did Rush hold regarding race?
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How did Rush's medical practices during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia differ from the norm?
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How did Rush's medical training and education differ from most of his contemporaries?
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What was the focus of Rush's later work in the field of psychiatry?
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What was the central theme in Rush's life and work until his death in 1813?
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Study Notes
- Benjamin Rush was born in Philadelphia in 1745 and was influenced by his uncle, an evangelical preacher, to become a doctor.
- He studied medicine at Princeton, interned at Pennsylvania Hospital, and furthered his studies in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Rush became involved in the movement for independence, urging Thomas Paine to publish the influential pamphlet "Common Sense."
- In 1776, Rush married Julia Stockton, signed the Declaration of Independence, and became head of the medical department during the Revolution.
- Rush was active in advocating for medical reforms and abolitionist causes, although he himself owned an enslaved man and held controversial beliefs about race.
- During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, Rush treated patients with controversial methods and mobilized African Americans for medical assistance.
- Rush later focused on psychiatry, incorporating Calvinist teachings into his medical practice and publishing the first American textbook on mental illness in 1812.
- Despite his flaws and contradictions, Rush's dedication to bettering Philadelphia and America was a central theme in his life and work until his death in 1813 at the age of 67.
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Explore the life and achievements of Benjamin Rush, a prominent founding father and physician from Philadelphia. Learn about his role in the American Revolution, medical advancements, advocacy for social causes, and contributions to psychiatry.
