Founding Fathers (July 5, 2004)

The video features experts discussing the Founders' perspectives on political discourse, visions for America, slavery, and foreign policy. It highlights the differences between the political climate of the 1790s and today, contrasting Hamilton and Jefferson's visions, and examining the Founders' complex views on slavery. The discussion also covers the Founders' foreign policy views and how they might perceive America's current global influence.

Who is the author of the book on Gouveneur Morris?

• Ron Chernow

• Richard Brookhiser

• Jan Lewis

• Alexander Hamilton

What aspect of modern politics might dismay the Founding Fathers according to Ron Chernow?

• The power of the federal government

• The nature of political discourse

• The role of the executive branch

• The prosperity of the country

What event from the 1790s is highlighted to show the rough nature of politics at the time?

• The duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton

• The Boston Tea Party

• The drafting of the Constitution

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Which Founding Father is associated with a vision of America dominated by manufacturing and stock exchanges?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What ideals of Thomas Jefferson are still influential today?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Federalism and strong central government

• Isolationism and non-intervention

• Abolition of slavery

Which Founding Father freed his slaves in his will?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

What was a major divisive issue during the early years of the Republic?

• Taxation without representation

• Slavery

• The role of the executive branch

• The power of the judiciary

Which Founding Father was known for his abolitionist stance?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the primary foreign policy concern for the Founding Fathers?

• Expanding into Asia

• Supporting European monarchies

• Avoiding entangling alliances

• Establishing a global empire

Which two countries were central to the foreign policy debate in the 1790s?

• Germany and Italy

• Spain and Portugal

• England and France

• France and Spain