Founding Fathers of the United States
Explore the key figures and their contributions to the founding of the United States.
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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?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
2. The 'Father of the Constitution' is a title often given to which Founding Father?
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
John Jay
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.
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False
2. The Constitution was signed before the Declaration of Independence.
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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?
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.
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.
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