The Legacy of America's Founding Fathers and Their Impact on History

The Legacy of America's Founding Fathers and Their Impact on History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the contributions of America's Founding Fathers, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and others, in establishing the United States. It highlights their roles in key events and documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers. The video also acknowledges the imperfections of these figures, such as their involvement in slavery and the mistreatment of Indigenous people. It encourages viewers to reflect on the legacy of the Founding Fathers and consider what they would want to be recognized for.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who first used the term 'Founding Fathers' to describe the key figures in American history?

John Adams

Warren G. Harding

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following roles did George Washington NOT hold?

President of the Constitutional Convention

First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army

First President of the United States

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who served as Vice President under George Washington?

Alexander Hamilton

James Madison

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Founding Father was known for his scientific inventions, including bifocal glasses?

John Jay

James Madison

Alexander Hamilton

Benjamin Franklin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What document was signed on July 4, 1776, marking America's independence from Great Britain?

The Treaty of Paris

The Declaration of Independence

The Bill of Rights

The Federalist Papers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a writer of the Federalist Papers?

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

John Jay

James Madison

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was known for the phrase 'give me liberty or give me death'?

George Mason

John Marshall

Samuel Adams

Patrick Henry

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