Founding Figures and Concepts Quiz

Who is known for flying a kite in a thunderstorm to learn about electricity?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the name of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Articles of Confederation

Which document was signed by the Pilgrims in 1620 to help govern their new colony?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Constitution

• The Emancipation Proclamation

How many branches of government does the United States have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Who is known as the "Father of the American Industrial Revolution" for bringing textile machines to America?

• Francis Scott Key

• Samuel Slater

• Benjamin Franklin

• Frederick Douglass

Who wrote the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

• Francis Scott Key

• Samuel Slater

• Benjamin Franklin

• Frederick Douglass

What is it called when many goods are made quickly in a factory?

• Mass production

• Handcrafting

• Importing

• Trading

Who was a famous African American who escaped slavery and became a leader for freedom?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Frederick Douglass

• Francis Scott Key

• Samuel Slater

What is the 49th state of the United States?

• Hawaii

• Alaska

• California

• Texas

What is the 50th state of the United States?

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• Florida

• Oregon