Spiral 331- Founding Fathers

The Founding Fathers created new communities by allowing people to govern themselves. They brought the first 13 English colonies in America together and fought for (a)   from Britain.

• justice
• honor
• truth
• independence

One way the Founding Fathers helped create new communities in the United States is that they _____.

• raised money to help provide for the communities

• created a structure of government for the communities

• fought in battles to gain independence for the communities

Thomas Jefferson drafted the (a)   .

• Declaration of Independence
• Constitution
• Bill of Rights

Which of the following describes the purpose of the United States Constitution?

• It stated the day we celebrate our independence.

• It set new rules for the country to follow.

• It listed complaints against the British king.

• It was an agreement to end the American Revolution.

Why were the Bill of Rights added to the United States Constitution in 1791?

• The colonists voted to add amendments.

• The American people wanted more rights of citizens added.

• The Supreme Court decided to add amendments.

• The Founding Fathers thought the Constitution was too short.