The U.S. Constitution brought together, in one remarkable document, ideas from many people and several existing documents, including the Articles of Confederation and Declaration of Independence. Those who made significant intellectual contributions to the Constitution are called the "Founding Fathers" ...
This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about the Founding Fathers of the United States across 26 in-depth pages. These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for teaching students about the Founding Fathers, the group of men who played a critical role in the ...
Advice from the Founding Fathers: George Washington Before he fought against the British,George Washingtonfought for the British, serving as a commander in theFrench and Indian War. A prosperous Virginia farmer who owned hundreds of enslaved people, he came to resent the various taxes and restricti...
Read full bio Advertisement - Continue Reading Below American Revolutionaries The Founding Fathers: What Were They Really Like? Thomas Jefferson The 13 Most Cunning Military Leaders Cesare Beccaria Betsy Ross Samuel Adams John Adams Andrew Jackson...
Benjamin Franklin is best known as one of the Founding Fathers who never served as president but was a respected inventor, publisher, scientist and diplomat.
The state that boasts of being the Mother of Presidents, can also boast of being the Mother of many Founding Fathers and the birthplace of the American Revolution. The First Continental Congress and the Battle of Yorktown, the final battle of the American Revolution occurred in Virginia. Thomas...
Government of the United States of America." Thomas Paine wrote the influential pamphlet "Common Sense," which immeasurably influenced the philosophy reflected in the Declaration of Independence. One of the U.S. Founding Fathers, Patrick Henry, was initially opposed to the very idea of the ...
Constitution Day is held annually on 17 September in the US. Learn all about the history and traditions of this day with our worksheets!
Advice from the Founding Fathers: Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin and Philadelphia As Franklin’s printing business prospered, he became increasingly involved in civic affairs. Starting in the 1730s, he helped establish a number of community organizations in Philadelphia, including a lending library ...
Advice from the Founding Fathers: Benjamin Franklin 1. He only had two years of formal education. The man considered the most brilliant American of his age rarely saw the inside of a classroom. Franklin spent just two years attending Boston Latin School and a private academy before joining the...