Founding Fathers Trivia
Prove you’re as sharp as Franklin’s kite experiment in this bite-sized quiz on the Founding Fathers—no powdered wig required.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which signer’s bold signature on the Declaration of Independence sparked a term that now means “signature” in everyday conversation?
John Hancock
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which Founding Father, known for his key role at the Constitutional Convention and his work on The Federalist Papers, earned the title Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Although the phrase "Founding Fathers" typically honors influential men like Washington and Jefferson, critics argue it overlooks the vital contributions of which group?
Women
Which key grievance in the Declaration of Independence challenges King George III for levying taxes without colonial consent?
Taxation without representation