Colonial Period and Independence / Quiz 11 Flashcards
American History
1
Q
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
A
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
2
Q
When was the Constitution written?
A
1787
3
Q
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
A
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, or John Jay
- Publius
4
Q
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
A
U.S. diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General of the United States, writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”, or started the first free libraries
5
Q
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
A
George Washington
6
Q
Who was the first President?
A
George Washington
