America's Founding Fathers and the Constitution

Who was an author of the Federalist Papers?

Alexander Hamilton

Who was responsible for the revised and new Constitution?

Alexander Hamilton

What two things did Dolley Madison steal away from the White House during the War of 1812?

Government documents and a portrait of George Washington.

Who is known as "the father of the Constitution"?

James Madison

Before it was revised, what was our nation's first Constitution called?

The Articles of Confederation

What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?

The Bill of Rights

What role did Thomas Jefferson hold while the Constitution was being drafted?

A minister to France

Which founding father devoted most of his life to writing, science, and inventing?

Benjamin Franklin

Who became the first president of the United States?

George Washington

Which two founding fathers were present at the Constitutional Convention?

George Washington and James Madison.

List the six founding fathers that we studied in this unit.

George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin.

Name two contributions made by Benjamin Franklin.

Helped sign peace treaty with England that ended the Revolutionary War and helped sign Declaration of Independence.

At age 90, who was the longest living American President?

John Adams

Who was the first Vice President of the United States?

John Adams

Which importance document gave America its freedom from Great Britain.

The Declaration of Independence

Why are these men called the founding fathers of our country?

They are responsible for drafting the Constitution and the documents within it, which led to America's freedom and independence. These men played a huge role in making American what it is today.

Which founding father made the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon?

Thomas Jefferson

Which founding father wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson.