Founding Fathers
This man was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The war for independence began in this year.
What is 1775?
The Declaration was adopted on this date
What is July 4, 1776?
This bird is the national symbol of the United States.
What is the bald eagle?
In 1776, there were 13 colonies; today there are this many states.
What is 50?
He was the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
This famous battle was the turning point of the war.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
This phrase begins the Declaration.
What is “When in the Course of human events…”?
The American flag has this many stars in 2026.
What is 50?
The U.S. population then was about 2.5 million; today it’s over this number.
What is 330 million?
This Founding Father helped secure French support for the colonies.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
The final major battle of the war took place here
What is Yorktown?
The document was signed in this city
What is Philadelphia?
This patriotic song is also called “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
What is the national anthem?
In 1776, messages traveled by horse; today we use this technology
What is the internet?
He is known as the “Father of the Constitution.”
Who is James Madison?
This 1776 victory boosted colonial morale after a series of defeats and involved Washington crossing an icy river.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
The Declaration announced independence from this country.
What is Great Britain?
This phrase appears on the Great Seal of the United States beneath the pyramid and means “He has favored our undertakings.”
What is “Annuit Coeptis”
This anniversary being celebrated in 2026 marks how many years of independence?
What is 250 years?
This Founding Father never served as president but was instrumental in drafting both the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Paris
Who is John Jay?
This Prussian military officer helped train the Continental Army into a disciplined fighting force.
Who is Baron von Steuben?
This lesser-known signer of the Declaration was the only Catholic and a strong advocate for religious freedom.
Who is Charles Carroll?
The Latin phrase “E Pluribus Unum,” found on U.S. currency, translates to this meaning.
What is “Out of many, one”?
In 1776, the largest city in the colonies had about 40,000 people; today, this U.S. city is the most populous with over 8 million residents.
What is New York City?