founding fathers
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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
Height Height differencesdifferencesThe average man was 5’6” The average man was 5’6” (Mrs. Bermudez’s height (Mrs. Bermudez’s height with 3 inch heels).with 3 inch heels).
George Washington was George Washington was 6’4” (Cpl. Brantley’s height).6’4” (Cpl. Brantley’s height).
Think about this height Think about this height difference. This is part of difference. This is part of the reason why Washington the reason why Washington had a commanding had a commanding presence!presence!
...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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