United States Establishment Quiz

Who were the first European settlers in the American colonies?

• French

• English

• Spanish

• Dutch

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• French and Indian War

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Declaration of Independence

• Boston Tea Party

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which city served as the capital of the United States during the Revolutionary War?

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• Boston

• New York City

Which Founding Father was the primary author of the Federalist Papers?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which Founding Father was the first President of the United States?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Which Founding Father is known for his role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Which Founding Father is credited with drafting the Bill of Rights?

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson