Founding Fathers & Important American Documents

The Founding Fathers were responsible citizens that loved our country. They believed in ___________.

• the right to choose what laws you wanted to follow

• freedom, equality and justice for all

• every state creating their own government

• establishing military bases.

George Washington became our first ______.

James Madison was the author of which document?

• the Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

• the White House papers

• The Bill of Rights

Which leader was responsible for establishing a treasury department?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

What is Thomas Jefferson the author of?

• the American Dictionary

• the Articles of Impeachment

• the Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution of the United States

Thomas Jefferson was the _____ president of the United States.

• 7th

• 5th

• 3rd

• 16th

John Hancock helped create the ______.

• Marines

• Coast Guard

• Navy

• Army

George Washington was a surveyor of land. That means he _______.

• asked questions at the town halls.

• drew maps of the land.

• helped clear the land for new farms and homes.

• observed the Native Americans.

The second President of the United States was:

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• Paul Revere

Which important national document tells us the structure of our Government?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble