Citizenship Test Questions 61-80

Which of the following is not a reason that the colonists went to war with Great Britain?

• Because of high taxes

• Because the British soldiers stayed in their homes

• Because they wanted freedom of religion

• Because they wanted self governing powers

Which founding father was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted, making this America's "birthday"?

• January 1st 1776

• January 1st 1777

• July 4th 1777

• July 4th 1776

Which was not one of the 13 Original colonies, becoming the original states ?

• Ohio

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• Rhode Island

The Constitution was written at the Constitutional Convention, which took place in what city?

• London

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

When was the Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1777

• 1786

• 1787

The Federalists Papers were written in support of the passage of the Constitution, who was not one of the authors?

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• George Washington

Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things, which reason below is not one of them?

• President

• Diplomat

• Inventor

• Started the first free libraries in the US

Who is also known as (AKA) the " Father of Our Country"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Who was the first President of the United States?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson