Founding Fathers Video – Volume 4
“A Healthy Constitution”
1.
What was the last battle of the American Revolution and what year did it occur?
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2. What did George Washington do on December 23, 1783?
3. After the war when our nation was organizing its government, why was Thomas Jefferson not
present at several meetings?
4. Why did Sally Hemmings not want to return from France with Jefferson?
5. How many delegates showed up at the first meeting to discuss the problems of our nation?
6. What was the only state that did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
7. At what age could James Madison read Greek, French and Latin?
8. Who did James Madison meet in 1776 that changed his life and politics?
9. Who was president of the Constitutional Convention?
10. List 3 prominent men (besides Jefferson) who were not present at the Constitution Convention.
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11. Why was John Hancock not present?
12. Upon arrival, what did James Madison have ‘in hand’?
13. What was Alexander Hamilton’s suggestion that shook the convention?
14. Who became the voice of reason at the convention?
15. When was the final draft presented to the convention?
16. What image was carved on the back of Washington’s chair?
17. How many states had to approve the Constitution?
18. Who were the Anti-federalists?
19. What was the Constitution missing that Patrick Henry said protected the freedoms and liberties of
the people?
20. Who were the leaders of the Federalists?
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21. What were the essays called that explained the Constitution’s goals?
22. In a ‘nutshell’ what do the above essays say?
23. When was the Constitution ratified and which state was the 9th to sign it?
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24. What title did George Washington not accept when he was unanimously elected to lead the nation?
25. Where was the nation’s temporary capital?
26. What did Washington fear would happen if he did not accept the 2nd term of presidency?
27. After whom did John Hancock name his son?
28. Whose funeral was the largest the new country had seen?
29. Who was marching in the above man’s funeral procession and had to stop because he was too ill to
continue?
30. How old was Washington when he died and how did he die?
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31. Who claimed that he alone was responsible for the American Revolution and died with many
enemies because of this statement (even the Quakers refuse to bury him)?
32. Who, if he had not protested the Constitution, there may be no Bill of Rights?
33. Who organized the country’s finances – if he did not do this, we would not be the country we are
today?
34. Who died roughly $10 million in debt?
35. Which two Founding Fathers died fifty years to the day after the signing of the Declaration of
Independence?
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