Founding Documents
What document was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson?
The Declaration of Independence
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
At which battle did George Washington surprise the Hessians?
The Battle of Trenton
What are the three natural rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Which African American patriot fought at Bunker Hill?
Peter Salem
What document listed grievances against King George III?
The Declaration of Independence
Who signed the Declaration of Independence in large letters?
John Hancock
What was the final major battle of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Yorktown
What does the term 'consent of the governed' mean?
Government gets its power from the people
Which Founding Father was known for science and diplomacy?
Benjamin Franklin
Which document officially ended the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
Who wrote many of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
Where did the Continental Army camp during a harsh winter?
Valley Forge
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced Jefferson’s ideas?
John Locke
Who encouraged colonists using plain language in 'Common Sense'?
Thomas Paine
What pamphlet did Thomas Paine write to encourage independence?
Common Sense
Who is called the 'Father of the Constitution'?
James Madison
What event involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
Why did George Mason not sign the Constitution?
It did not originally include a Bill of Rights
Which Virginian argued strongly for a bill of rights?
George Mason
Which document outlines rights such as freedom of speech and religion?
The Bill of Rights
Who helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris and was a famous inventor?
Benjamin Franklin
What was the first battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
What is the purpose of checks and balances in government?
To keep any one branch from becoming too powerful
Who was the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
John Jay