Get a sheet of paper and title it,

“The Founding Fathers”Write down the Learning Target for the day:

“I can recognize the contributions of the Founding Fathers during the American

Revolution.”

On the same paper, you will copy the Quick Check questions and write your answer.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE NOTES ON THE SLIDES.

The Founding Fathers

George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonLeadership Qualities• Tall, commanding

presence• Symbol of American virtue• Charismatic warrior and

politician• Abigail Adams said, “He

has the dignity which forbids familiarity mixed with an easy affability which creates love and reverence.”

George George WashingtoWashingtonn

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George Washington was George Washington was 6’4” (Cpl. Brantley’s height).6’4” (Cpl. Brantley’s height).

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...continuedPublic Life• Land surveyor• Early military experience• Virginia House of

Burgesses• Delegate to the

Continental Congress• Commander in chief of

Continental Army• Presiding officer of the

Constitutional Convention• First US president and

“Father of His Country”

QUICK CHECK #1!

Where was George Washington born and raised?

Thomas PaineThomas Paine• Immigrated to colonies

shortly before Revolution• Wrote Common Sense, a

call to revolution, in 1776• Wrote ideas of revolution

in simple language for all to understand

• His pamphlet, The Crisis, inspired the army to fight.

“These are the times that try men’s souls.”

QUICK CHECK #2!

Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, The Crisis, served what purpose?

Thomas JeffersonThomas JeffersonA Renaissance Man• Political philosopher• Architect• Musician• Book collector• Scientist• Horticulturist• Diplomat & Linguist• Inventor• Politician• Referred to his years as

president as “splendid misery.”

Author of the Declaration of Independence

Jefferson’s TombstoneJefferson’s Tombstone

Here was buriedThomas Jefferson

Author of the Declaration of Independence

Of the Statute of Virginia for Religious FreedomAnd Father of the University of Virginia

“…and not one word more.”

QUICK CHECK #3!

What ideas from the Enlightenment period (John Locke) inspired Thomas Jefferson’s words in the Declaration of Independence?

Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin• As a printer he established

the Pennsylvania Gazette and wrote Poor Richard’s Almanack

• Invented the lightning rod, Franklin stove, and bifocal glasses

• An accomplished musician, he played the violin, harp, and guitar

• As a scientist he was interested in electricity and the weather

…continued

• Franklin was essential to the French forming an alliance with the American colonists in the Revolution.

• As a statesman and diplomat he signed all four important documents of the Revolutionary era:

– Declaration of Independence– Alliance with France– Treaty of Paris– US Constitution

Quick Check #4Quick Check #4• Ben Franklin played a

key role in getting ____________ to form an alliance with the colonies.

Samuel AdamsSamuel AdamsMajor early leader of the

American Revolution:• Led protest against

Stamp Act• Founded the Sons of

Liberty• Organized the Boston

Tea Party• Served in the Continental

Congress• Signed the Declaration of

Independence

Quick Check #5Quick Check #5

What famous protest did Sam Adams organize?

Alexander HamiltonAlexander Hamilton• Aide-de-camp to

Washington• Experience at Valley Forge

brought him to feel that a strong central government was needed

• At the Annapolis Convention he drafted a call for the Constitutional Convention where he made the longest speech

• Co-authored with Madison the Federalist Papers

• States’ rights issue divided Madison and Hamilton

…continued• Dramatic orator with personal appeal• As Secretary of the Treasury he was responsible for

establishing a policy of national credit and credibility– Pay all foreign debts– Pay domestic debts– Assume state debts

• According to a contemporary, “The mighty mind of Hamilton would at times bear down all opposition by its comprehensive grasp and the strength of his reasoning power.”

• As a Federalist, he supported a strong Central government.

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Alexander HamiltonAlexander Hamilton• Aide-de-camp to

Washington• Experience at Valley Forge

brought him to feel that a strong central government was needed

• At the Annapolis Convention he drafted a call for the Constitutional Convention where he made the longest speech

• Co-authored with Madison the Federalist Papers

• States’ rights issue divided Madison and Hamilton

Patrick HenryPatrick Henry• A passionate and fiery orator

who proposed the Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions

• As a lawyer he argued for broader suffrage

• Served in the 1st Continental Congress and as Governor of Virginia

• As an anti-Federalist, he strongly opposed the Constitution, favoring strong state governments and a weak federal government.

James MadisonJames Madison• Served in the Virginia

House of Delegates• Served in the Continental

Congress• “Father of the Constitution”• Sponsor of the Bill of Rights• A Federalist supporter, he

co-authored the Federalist Papers

• Secretary of State under Jefferson

• 4th president of the United States

John AdamsJohn Adams• Harvard law graduate• Led Massachusetts

movement for revolution • Served in Continental

Congresses• Diplomatic service in

Holland, France, Britain• Negotiated Treaty of

Paris• 1st vice president and

2nd president

QUICK CHECK #6!

John Adams was the first vice president under what president?

Treaty 0f Paris, 1783Treaty 0f Paris, 1783

QUICK CHECK #7!

Which Founding Father signed all four important documents of the Revolutionary Era (Declaration of Independence, Alliance with France, Treaty of Paris, US Constitution)?

NOW THAT YOU’VE FINISHED THE PRESENTATION…

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