Founding Fathers Quiz

Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which Founding Father was known for his contributions to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which Founding Father served as the second President of the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which Founding Father was known for his scientific experiments and inventions?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was known for his role in the Continental Congress and as a diplomat in Europe?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which Founding Father was known for his leadership during the American Revolutionary War?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

James Madison is known as the “Father of the __________.”

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Proclamation of 1763

George Mason is best known for ___________.

• negotiating the Treaty of Paris

• writing the Preamble to the Constitution

• drafting the Declaration of Independence

• including a Bill of Rights in the Constitution

What position did George Washington hold at the Constitutional Convention?

• Delegate from New York

• Secretary

• Chairman

• Treasurer