Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Mason
George Washington
100
What document that he helped write and sign was an act of treason?
The Declaration of Independence
100
What number president was Thomas Jeffereson?
The 3rd president
100
What number president was James Madison?
4th
100
What three rights did George Mason fight to have put in the constitution?
The Freedom of the Press, Religious Tolerance, and Trial by Jury.
100
Why is George Washington known as "father of our country"
He was the 1st president of the United States and was a military hero known for leading the colonists to victory.
200
What country did Benjamin Franklin visit during the Revolutionary War to get support for the colonies against Great Britain?
France (and they agreed!)
200
What important document did Thomas Jefferson?
The Declaration of Independence.
200
What were the 3 areas of needs that James Madison felt needed to be balanced?
The needs of the Nation, States, and Individual.
200
What did he want to end even though he owned the largest amount in Virigina?
The slave trade. Importing slaves from Africa for new colonies.
200
What was the name of the meeting he was part of to help decide what the government of the new United States would look like?
Constitutional Convention
300
What document did he sign at age 81 that was written to make a new government that would work?
The Constitution of the United States.
300
What political party did he create?
The Democratic-Republican Party.
300
James Madison wanted a federalist government. What kind of governemnt is that?
A government with a strong national government that would rule over less powerful states.
300
What is one reason he could be considered the "Forgotten Founding Father"
He never served as a president.
300
What did George Washington not want to be called when he was elected President?
Your highness
400
What were some of Benjamin Franklin's inventions?
Bifocal glasses, the lightning rod, and fins for swimming.
400
How did the Declaration of Independence cause the revolutionary war?
It was a document sent to King George of England claiming he failed at protecting everyones rights that the colonies could revolt and demand a new government.
400
What did James Madison write when he was a representative in the Congress that is still part of our Constitution today?
The Bill of Rights
400
George Mason refused to sign the constitution because he felt it made the government too strong. What political party was he part of?
The Anti-Federalists.
400
What were the names of the advisors on his cabinet?
Secretary of: State, Treasury, and War, and the Attorney Journal.
500
Why did Benjamin Franklin create this politcal cartoon (the cut up pieces of the snake with the message "Join or Die"?
To encourage Unity between the colonies.
500
What did Thomas Jefferson convince France to sell to the US for 15 million
The Louisiana Purchase
500
What important document did James Madison get asked to help write due to writing the Virginian Constitution?
The Constitution.
500
What document did George Mason write that influenced Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.
The Virginia Declaration.
500
Why did he decide a president should only be allowed to be president for only 2 terms.
To limit the power of any 1 person in office.