3.2A 3.1C Founding Fathers & Reasons for Communities

Who is called the "Father of Our Nation?"

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

• Helped create a new community – the United States – by leading the colonists toward independence from Britain through writing the Declaration of Independence.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

Why do people form communities instead of living completely alone?

• everyone wants to have the same job

• communities always have more money

• people do not like having families

• it is easier to share work and keep each other safe

• Helped outline the structure of the new government by writing the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which protects citizens’ rights.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence, granting American freedom from Britain?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

A __________ is a group of people living in the same place or having similar characteristics.

• Helped the Founding Fathers work together to create a government by serving as a community leader for innovation and problem-solving. He also signed both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

_____ _____ is known as the "Father of the Constitution."

Identify three reasons people have formed communities.

• create laws that provide security

• religious and other freedoms

• make money and build new homes

• maintain personal well-being and responsibilities

• get a car and pay fines

This Founding Father believed in supporting the community.

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Mason

• James Madison