Founding Fathers
George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson were from this state
Virginia
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
"We the People"
What year did the Revolutionary War start?
1775
How many original colonies were there?
13
Which city was the original capital of the United States?
New York
Which founding father was born in the West Indies?
Alexander Hamilton
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which countries fought in The War of 1812?
America and Great Britain
What was the largest ethnic group in America during the late 1700's?
The English
Where was the first permanent settlement by the English in America?
Jamestown, Virginia
What was the name of Thomas Jefferson's plantation?
Monticello
Where was the Constitution signed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who was King of England during the American Revolution?
King George lll
Who were the first Europeans to discover America?
The Vikings of Norway
What was the first official state in the Union?
Delaware
Who wrote "Poor Richard's Almanac"?
Benjamin Franklin
Two men signed the Declaration of Independence who would later become presidents. What were their names?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
How many years did the Revolutionary War last?
7 years
In what year did Christopher Columbus discover America?
1492
How much did the US pay France for the Louisiana Purchase?
15 Million
Two presidents died on the same day, July 4th, 1826, exactly 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Who were they?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
How many amendments have there been to the Constitution?
27
Which British general surrendered to Washington in Yorktown, Virginia?
Charles Cornwallis
What was the name of America's first anti-immigrant political party?
The Know-Nothing Party
Which state was founded and named after a Quaker?
Pennsylvania - Named after William Penn