Our Forefathers

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

Which document outlined the principles of the U.S. government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

• Mayflower

• Starship

• Ocean Voyager

• Seafarer

Which Founding Father is known for his role in drafting the U.S. Constitution?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Which famous American is known for saying 'Give me liberty, or give me death'?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in America?

• Boston

• Salem

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

Who was the primary author of the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Which Founding Father is credited with inventing the lightning rod?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington