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What was the size of Johns Hopkins' philanthropic gift to establish the university?

  • $7 million

  • $5 million

  • $10 million

  • $3 million

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Johns Hopkins' $7 million bequest to establish the university was the largest philanthropic gift in U.S. history up to that time. This generous donation allowed the university to become a leading institution in research and education.
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