Social Studies Weekly Quiz #22

Our founding fathers had many qualities that helped them become great leaders. What is one character trait they all had in common that made them great? Explain.

The first 4th of July took place in ____________.

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Williamsburg

Who was commander in chief of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

The group of representatives in colonial Virginia was known as __________________.

• founders

• House of Burgesses

• Parliament

• Advisors

A person responsible for establishing something is called a _______________.

• founder

• House of Burgesses

• parliament

• advisor

To be given a position or rank in the armed forces is to be ___________________.

• retired

• counseled

• commissioned

• diplomat

Which choice would correctly complete the web above?

• John Dickinson

• John Hancock

• Martin Luther King Jr

• Benjamin Franklin

Which founding father is remembered for saying “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” in a famous speech at St. John’s Church in Virginia?

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which trait would describe John Adams?

• honest

• skilled

• supportive

• all of the above

Over the years people have told many stories about our founding fathers that in some cases were probably not true. Find an example of this and explain what could have been the intent in telling this story?