1. MEET THE FOUNDING FATHERS AN INTERACTIVE HISTORY LESSON By Randy Bealer

2. Introduction This lesson will look at three of the men who helped create our nation. Collectively these men are known as the “Founding Fathers.” Who were these men who created a new nation?

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5. George Washington Second Son of a prominent Virginia Planter Self educated – Only completed the equivalent of eighth grade Surveyor – Spent a large amount of time marking properties in Western Virginia and the “Ohio Territory”

6. George Washington Joined the Virginia Militia as a Major. Promoted to Colonel during the French and Indian (Seven Years) War. Took command when General Braddock is killed. Resigns when deigned a Regular Army commission. Later forms the “Virginia Blues” regiment of militia.

7. George Washington Inherits “Mount Vernon” when his brother dies. Marries widow Mary Custus. Elected to House of Burgesses.

8. George Washington Selected as a Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Wore his Militia uniform to the meetings of Congress. Selected as Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army. Commanded the Army from 1775 – 1783.

9. George Washington President of the Constitutional Convention Federalist – in favor of strong central government Disliked political parties and refused to join the Federalist Party

10. George Washington Elected First President of the United States under the Constitution. Set precedents for the office of President. First peaceful transition of power accomplished at the end of his second term.

11. Benjamin Franklin Self educated. Printer’s apprentice – left his brother’s shop. Arrived in Philadelphia with only a few pennies in his pocket. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Engraved by J. Thomson, 1805 From an Original Picture by J.A. Duplessis

12. Benjamin Franklin Successful businessman – retired at age 40. Printer, writer, politician and philosopher. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Engraved by J. Thomson, 1805 From an Original Picture by J.A. Duplessis

13. Benjamin Franklin Founded the “Associators” – Pennsylvania volunteer militia during the French and Indianan (Seven Years) War. Founded first volunteer fire company. Founded first lending library. Founded University of Pennsylvania. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Engraved by J. Thomson, 1805 From an Original Picture by J.A. Duplessis

14. Benjamin Franklin Inventor and scientist. Invented - Bifocal glasses - Lightning Rod - Franklin Stove - Armonica – musical instrument Discovered the relationship between lightning and electricity. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Engraved by J. Thomson, 1805 From an Original Picture by J.A. Duplessis

15. Benjamin Franklin Diplomat. Represented Pennsylvania and other colonies in England. American Ambassador to France. Participated in the “Treaty of Paris” that ended the Revolution. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Engraved by J. Thomson, 1805 From an Original Picture by J.A. Duplessis

16. Benjamin Franklin Politician. Delegate to Continental Congress. Contributed to Declaration of Independence. Signed the Declaration of Independence. Delegate to Constitutional Convention. Signed the Constitution. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Engraved by J. Thomson, 1805 From an Original Picture by J.A. Duplessis

17. Thomas Jefferson Virginia Planter Architect Member of the House of Burgesses

18. Thomas Jefferson Delegate to the Continental Congress Primary author of the Declaration of Independence

19. Thomas Jefferson Author of the Virginia Constitution Governor of Virginia during the Revolution

20. Thomas Jefferson Ambassador to France under the Articles of confederation Democrat-Republican – Strict constructionist

21. Thomas Jefferson First Secretary of State Second Vice-president Third President Negotiated Louisiana Purchase Founded the University of Virginia

22. Thomas Jefferson Signed into Law First decrease in military since the Revolution ended Creation of the Military Academy at West Point First increase in the size of the Military Supported the establishment of Arms manufacturing in the United States.

23. Review Quiz Following are three questions about the Founding Fathers we have just studied. Start Quiz.

24. Question 1 This Founding Father signed both the Declaration of Independence And the constitution. George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson

25. George Washington Incorrect answer. General Washington was commanding the Army when the Declaration of Independence was signed. Try again.

26. Benjamin Franklin Correct! Franklin returned from England for the Declaration of Independence and was replaced by Thomas Jefferson as Ambassador to France After the Treaty of Paris. Question two. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Engraved by J. Thomson, 1805 From an Original Picture by J.A. Duplessis

27. Thomas Jefferson Incorrect answer. Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence but was in France during the Constitutional Convention. Try again.

28. Question two This Founding Father set the example for future leaders. George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson

29. George Washington Correct answer! General Washington set the precedent or example for future Presidents. Question three.

30. Benjamin Franklin Incorrect answer. Franklin did many great things. He did so much that it would not be possible to match his accomplishments. Try again. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Engraved by J. Thomson, 1805 From an Original Picture by J.A. Duplessis

31. Thomas Jefferson Incorrect answer. Jefferson was a great man but since Washington was the first President, he set the standard. Try again.

32. Question three This Founding Father expanded the territory of the United States by buying land from France. George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson

33. George Washington Incorrect answer! George Washington did not add any territory to the country during his time as President. Try again.

34. Benjamin Franklin Incorrect answer. Franklin did many great things. He did not hold any political offices after the Constitutional Convention due to his age. Try again. Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Engraved by J. Thomson, 1805 From an Original Picture by J.A. Duplessis

35. Thomas Jefferson Correct answer! Jefferson presided over the purchase of the Louisiana Territory that doubled the size of the country.

36. Congratulations You have completed this lesson on the Founding Fathers. Exit Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Engraved by J. Thomson, 1805 From an Original Picture by J.A. Duplessis