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Founding Fathers of the United States

This worksheet explores the key figures and contributions of the Founding Fathers in the formation of the United States.

Grade 8 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryFounding Fathers
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D2.His.3.6-8D2.His.4.6-8

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Founding FathersU.S. HistoryGrade 8American Revolution
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Founding Fathers of the United States

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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer.

1. Which Founding Father is known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

a

George Washington

b

Thomas Jefferson

c

Benjamin Franklin

d

Alexander Hamilton

2. The "Father of the Constitution" is generally considered to be:

a

John Adams

b

James Madison

c

Patrick Henry

d

Samuel Adams

3. The first President of the United States was  .

4. Benjamin Franklin was a renowned inventor, writer, and diplomat who helped draft the  .

5. Alexander Hamilton played a crucial role in establishing the U.S. financial system.

T

True

F

False

6. John Adams was the first Vice President of the United States.

T

True

F

False

Match each Founding Father with their significant contribution.

7. George Washington

 

a. Negotiated the Treaty of Paris

8. Thomas Jefferson

 

b. Commander of the Continental Army

9. Benjamin Franklin

 

c. Authored the Declaration of Independence

10. Explain why the Founding Fathers were important to the creation of the United States.