America's Birthday
The date on which we celebrate America's Birthday.
July 4th.
In what year was America born?
1776.
The U.S. Constitution was created at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, but didn't become law until 2 years later. In what year did the U.S. Constitution become law?
1789.
He is considered America's Founding Grandfather, and did many things to help America, but may be most remembered for his scientific experiments with a kite, a key, and electricity.
Benjamin Franklin.
First President of the United States.
George Washington.
Another name for America's birthday is ___________ Day.
Independence Day.
In what year did the American Revolutionary War begin (1 year before America declared its independence)?
1775.
The leading citizens of America gathered for a Constitutional Convention in 1787 to create a new form of government. They created a document that still governs this country. What is the document called?
The United States Constitution.
The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the Bill of __________, and were written by James Madison who wanted to protect Americans' rights.
Bill of Rights.
Third President of the United States (he also wrote the Declaration of Independence).
Thomas Jefferson.
On Independence Day, America declared its independence from this country.
Great Britain.
The leader of the American military during the Revolutionary War was General George ______________.
Washington
Alexander _____________ served as America's first Secretary of the Treasury (in which he helped create the modern U.S. economy). There was a musical written about him recently.
Hamilton.
The capital of the United States (where the President, Congress and Supreme Court are located) is in Washington, D.C. where it has been since 1800. Where was the capital prior to 1800 (hint: there are two answers, name either one)?
New York City, NY (1789), Philadelphia, PA (1790 - 1799).
Second President of the United States.
John Adams.
The name of the document that declared America's independence from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence.
What country helped America win the Revolutionary War by sending a large Navy?
France
The capital of the United States (where the President, Congress and Supreme Court are located) is in what city?
Washington, D.C.
America won its independence in 1781, but the U.S. Constitution did not become law until 1789. What document governed America between those years, in which America was just a loose confederation of 13 states?
The Articles of Confederation.
Fourth President of the United States (also wrote the Bill of Rights).
James Madison.
Author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson.
The Revolutionary War lasted 6 years. In what year did America win the Revolutionary War?
1781.
In what city was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?
Philadelphia, PA.
Two of America's Founding Fathers died on the same day, July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence. Name either one.
John Adams (age 90) and Thomas Jefferson (age 83).
Before he became President, who served as Vice-President under George Washington?
John Adams.