Founding Fathers Summary

Which Founding Father is known for drafting the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

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What was Benjamin Franklin's role in the American Revolution?

• He was the first President of the United States.

• He was a diplomat who secured French support for the American cause.

• He led the Continental Army.

• He wrote the Federalist Papers.

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Which Founding Father is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

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What significant contribution did George Washington make during the American Revolution?

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He served as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

• He negotiated the Treaty of Paris.

• He authored the Bill of Rights.

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Which Founding Father is credited with the creation of the financial system of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

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What was John Adams' role in the early government of the United States?

• He was the first Secretary of the Treasury.

• He was the second President of the United States.

• He was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

• He was the author of the Declaration of Independence.

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Which Founding Father is known for his influential pamphlet "Common Sense"?

• Thomas Paine

• John Jay

• Patrick Henry

• Samuel Adams

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What was the primary contribution of John Jay during the formation of the United States?

• He was the first President of the United States.

• He was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He led the Continental Army.

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Which Founding Father is known for his famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

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What was Samuel Adams' role in the American Revolution?

• He was the first President of the United States.

• He was a leader in the movement for American independence and helped organize the Boston Tea Party.

• He was the author of the Federalist Papers.

• He was the first Secretary of State.

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