Founding Fathers Quiz

Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• John Hancock
• George Washington

Which Founding Father was instrumental in securing French support for the American Revolution?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Alexander Hamilton
• James Madison
• George Mason

Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• Sam Adams
• George Washington
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

Which Founding Father co-authored the Federalist Papers, arguing for a strong central government?

• John Adams
• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' for his key role in drafting it?

• John Hancock
• James Madison
• George Mason
• John Adams

Which Founding Father was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Sam Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

Which Founding Father helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the American Revolution?

• John Hancock
• John Adams
• James Madison
• George Washington

Who organized protests like the Boston Tea Party against British taxation?

• John Adams
• John Hancock
• Sam Adams
• George Mason

Which Founding Father refused to sign the U.S. Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Mason
• James Madison
• Benjamin Franklin

Who helped establish the United States' financial system as the first Secretary of the Treasury?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Hancock