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Founding Fathers of the United States

Explore the key figures and their contributions to the founding of the United States.

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SS.6.G.1.1SS.6.C.1.3Founding FathersU.S. HistoryGrade 6Social Studies
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Founding Fathers of the United States

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge about the Founding Fathers of the United States.

1. Which Founding Father is known for writing the Declaration of Independence?

a

George Washington

b

Thomas Jefferson

c

Benjamin Franklin

d

John Adams

2. The 'Father of the Constitution' is a title often given to which Founding Father?

a

Alexander Hamilton

b

James Madison

c

John Jay

d

Patrick Henry

1. George Washington was the first   of the United States.

2. Benjamin Franklin was a famous inventor, writer, and  .

3. The Founding Fathers met in   to sign the Declaration of Independence.

1. All Founding Fathers agreed on every aspect of the new government.

T

True

F

False

2. The Constitution was signed before the Declaration of Independence.

T

True

F

False

1. Name two important roles George Washington played during the founding of the United States.

2. Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States

This image depicts the signing of the Constitution. The Founding Fathers worked together to create the framework for the United States government.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Constitution
Revolutionary War
Liberty
President

1. The   established the laws and principles of the United States.

2. George Washington led the Continental Army during the  .

3. The Founding Fathers fought for   from British rule.