George Washington
George Washington was the _____ President of the united States
First
Which form of money is Benjamin Franklin found on
$100 bill
Which Founding father became the second Presedent of the United States?
John Addams
On what famous summer date did the Continental Congress officially adopt the Declaration of Independence?
July 4th 1776
Where did the writing of the DOI take place
(Hint: GO BIRDS)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What were George Washingtons teeth made of?
wood/ Animal Teeth
Franklin used what 2 things to discover electricity
a kite and a key
Name 3 founding Fathers
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams
Who was the main writer of the DOI
Thomas Jefferson
What is the Pledge of Alligence
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
What 2 forms of money can you find Washingtons face
Quarter and $1 bill
Ben invented a metal rod placed on top of tall buildings to protect them from a shocking weather event. What was it called and what did it protect against?
Franklin/lightning rod
Lightning
Alexander Hamilton is on which Dollar?
the $10 bill
What are 1 of the 3 main rights the DOI gives us?
Life
Liberty
The Pursuit of Happiness
Who was America wanting freedom from?
Great Britian (King George the lll)
In what year did George Washington become the President of the United States?
1789
What was the Name of the Glasses franklin invented?
Bifocals
Name 2 people found on Mount Rushmore
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Theodore Rosenvelt
Abraham Linclon
Why was the DOI written
Unfair taxes and rules from Great Britain
The founding fathers decided what bird represented freedom, making it our national bird?
Bald Eagle
What important military job did George Washington have during the American Revolution?
Comander of the Continental Army
Where was Benjamin Franklin born, where he grew up helping in his family's soap and candle shop?
Boston, Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin wanted which bird to be the national bird INSTEAD of the bald eagle?
Wild Turkey
Whose signature was so big and bold at the bottom of the Declaration that he joked the King could read it without his glasses?
Also the Inventer of the Signature
John Hancock
How many original colonies decided they wanted to break away from Great Britain and start a brand new country?
(There are now 50 states but it used to be...)
13