The Founding Fathers Quiz

Which of the following statements are NOT true?

• George Washington died of a throat infection December 14, 1799

• George Washington served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

• George Washington's father died on March 17, 1869

• George Washington's first career was as a surveyor.

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What college did Thomas Jefferson attend?

• John & Jane

• William & Mary

• Mark & Williams

• Frankford & Jane

Who inspired the first U.S. political party?

• George Washington

• John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Select two sentences that support the statement "Adams was well known for his extreme political independence, and patriotism".

• John Adams went Harvard-educated lawyer, he early became identified with the patriot cause.

• John Adams grew up in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1735.

• John Adams was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father.

• He loved to cook for himself and others.

• During the Revolutionary War he served in France and Holland.

Part A.

What made George Washington a leader?

• During the American Revolution, he led the colonial forces to victory over the British.

• He made improvements in the White House.

• He was very nice to his peers.

• He was bright and always and he valued individual freedom.

Part B

What evidence supports your answer to Part A

• George Washington showed happiness when going to the food market.

• George Washington, selected the site for the White House in 1791.

• Continental Army triumphed by crossing the icy Delaware River and attacking the enemy camp in Trenton, New Jersey.

• In 1782 he showed a lot of support to himself and his peers