Washington and Madison

George Washington

“Father of our Country”

Essential Knowledge on George Washington

●Was a Virginian

●Elected as the first President of the United States of America

●Provided strong leadership to help the young country

●Provided a model of leadership for future presidents

●For these reasons, he is often called “The Father of our Country”

James Madison

“Father of the Constitution”

Essential Knowledge on James Madison

●Was a Virginian

●Believed in the importance of having a United States Constitution

●Kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention

●His skills at compromise helped the delegates reach an agreement during the
difficult process of writing the Constitution

●For these reasons, he is often called “The Father of the Constitution”

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are both TRUE about George Washington and James Madison?

• They were both skilled at compromising.

• Both men were Virginians.

• Both men shared the same nickname.

• They were both models for future Presidents.

Multiple Choice

Which man was known as the "Father of our Country"?

• George Washington

• James Madison

Multiple Choice

Which man was known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• James Madison

Multiple Choice

What detailed item did James Madison keep during the Constitutional Convention?

• books

• taxes

• notes

• stamps

Multiple Choice

George Washington became the first ____________ of the United States:

• governor

• speaker

• politician

• President

Multiple Choice

George Washington modeled ______________ for future Presidents:

• honesty

• leadership

• confidence

• patience