Founding Fathers of the Constitution Quiz

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Answer explanation

James Madison is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' for his significant contributions to its drafting and ratification.

Which founding father was the first Secretary of the Treasury?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

Answer explanation

Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury, making him the founding father associated with this role.

Who was the second President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Answer explanation

John Adams was the second President of the United States.

Which founding father is famous for his experiments with electricity?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Answer explanation

Benjamin Franklin is famous for his experiments with electricity, including the famous kite experiment, which makes him the correct choice.

Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

Answer explanation

George Washington was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Which founding father authored the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence, making him the founding father associated with this document.

James Madison is considered a key figure in the drafting of which document?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

• Both B and C

Answer explanation

James Madison is considered a key figure in the drafting of both the Constitution and the Federalist Papers, making 'Both B and C' the correct choice.

Alexander Hamilton's financial policies were most supportive of which group?

• Farmers

• Merchants and bankers

• The British

• French revolutionaries

Answer explanation

Alexander Hamilton's financial policies were most supportive of merchants and bankers, as he believed in a strong central bank and government support for business and industry.

John Adams was a leading advocate for independence as a delegate to which Congress?

• The First Continental Congress

• The Second Continental Congress

• The Constitutional Convention

• Both A and B

Answer explanation

John Adams was a leading advocate for independence as a delegate to both the First and Second Continental Congress, so the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.

Benjamin Franklin was instrumental in securing which country's support during the American Revolution?

• France

• Spain

• Germany

• Great Britain

Answer explanation

Benjamin Franklin was instrumental in securing France's support during the American Revolution, making it the correct choice.