The Founding Fathers

Which founding father was the smallest, and also elected the 4th president of the USA?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

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Which founding father was a printer, inventor, and liked taking air baths?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Patrick Henry

• Alexander Hamilton

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Which founding father was not born in an American colony?

• Samuel Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

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Which founding father was responsible for commanding the continental army during the Revolutionary war?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Patrick Henry

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Which founding father said "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

• John Adams

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

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Which founding father served as the lawyer for the British soldiers who shot 5 Boston citizens in the Boston Massacre?

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

• John Adams

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Which founding father wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

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Which founding father created the Sons of Liberty and led the Boston Tea Party?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• Samuel Adams

• George Washington

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Which of the following founding fathers were from Massachusetts? Select all that apply.

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

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Do you feel starting a war for independence was the right thing to do for the American colonies? Why or why not?