The Founders Unit

On what basis does the United States determine nationality?

• Race

• Ethnicity

• A common idea we subscribe to

• Religion

What are the core beliefs described in the Declaration of Independence that unite the people of this nation?

• Liberty, equality, and justice

• Wealth, power, and control

• Tradition, history, and culture

• Technology, innovation, and progress

What do Americans believe about the people's ability to govern?

• They need a strong leader to lord over them.

• They can govern themselves.

• They need to be governed by an external entity.

• They do not believe in governance.

What is the traditional American attitude towards risk?

• Risk is to be avoided at all costs.

• Risk is not understood well.

• Risk is accepted and understood.

• Risk is irrelevant to their way of life.

What was the main message preached by George Whitefield?

• All were different in the eyes of God.

• All were equal in the eyes of God.

• Only the rich were important in the eyes of God.

• Only the poor were important in the eyes of God.

What type of audience did George Whitefield preach to in the colonies?

• Only the elite.

• Only the poor.

• Only the young.

• Everyone.

What was the biblical message of George Whitefield's preaching?

• Divide people of different backgrounds.

• Unite people of different backgrounds.

• Keep people of different backgrounds separate.

• Ignore people of different backgrounds.

After the Great Awakening, what did Americans believe about earthly authorities due to their understanding of equality under God?

• Kings should not be questioned.

• Kings were infallible (don't make mistakes).

• Kings could and should be judged as well.

• Kings were more important than heavenly gods.

What was the depth of Christian faith among Americans compared to their European counterparts?

• Less deep

• Equally deep

• Much deeper

• Not mentioned

Who is referred to as the "Spiritual Founding Father" in the text?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• George Whitefield

• Benjamin Franklin