Quiz on the Founding Fathers

Which sentence best demonstrates that the Founding Fathers contributed to the expansion of the country?

• The Founding Fathers established military bases.

• The Founding Fathers wanted to limit new communities.

• The new government provided support to new communities.

• The new government limited settlers from crossing the Appalachians.

Read the passage. “During his first term, Washington toured the United States. He learned that most Americans supported their new government leaders.” What is the most likely reason the author included this detail about Washington?

• to explain how he earned and spent money

• to prove he wanted to hear from all citizens

• to describe the locations of new communities

• to prove he did not care about normal citizens

How did the Founding Fathers help the country expand?

• They created the Constitution.

• They signed a treaty with Mexico.

• They agreed to limit new colonies.

• They named the capital after Washington.

The most likely reason the Founding Fathers agreed to help write the Constitution is because they ____________________.

Select one of the Founding Fathers. Explain what effect their work had on communities of the past. Support your answer with evidence.

Which leader was responsible for establishing a banking system?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

Study the image and its caption. The caption helps the reader understand ___________________.

Study the diagram. What is the best title for the web?

• Royal Men

• American Presidents

• The First Men

• Founding Fathers

While in George Washington's Cabinet, Thomas Jefferson was the Secretary of

• Education
• War
• Treasury
• State

George Washington is often called the---

• "Father of Our Country"

• "Father of the Constitution"

• "Father of Democracy"

• "Father of Presidents"