America Founding Fathers And Mothers Flashcards

America Founding Fathers and Mothers flashcards are a helpful study tool to learn about the important figures who played a key role in the founding of the United States.

These flashcards include information about individuals such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Abigail Adams, and many others.

The subject of America Founding Fathers and Mothers refers to the influential leaders and key figures who were involved in the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States as a new nation.

These individuals were instrumental in drafting important documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, shaping the future of the country. Studying America Founding Fathers and Mothers can provide valuable insight into the early history of the United States and the principles upon which the nation was founded.

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Many of the Founding Fathers and Mothers were well-educated and held prominent positions in society before the American Revolution.
Some famous Founding Fathers include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, while notable Founding Mothers include Abigail Adams and Martha Washington.
The Founding Fathers and Mothers played a crucial role in drafting important documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
Women like Abigail Adams were advocates for women’s rights and played a behind-the-scenes role in shaping the new American government.
Many of the Founding Fathers and Mothers were inspired by Enlightenment ideas and sought to create a new form of government based on principles of liberty and democracy.

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George Washington	First President Of The United States, Led The American Revolution.
Thomas Jefferson	Thomas Jefferson Was A Key Writer Of The Declaration Of Independence And The Third President Of The United States.
John Adams	John Adams Was The Second President Of The United States And A Key Figure In The American Revolution.
Benjamin Franklin	Benjamin Franklin: An Inventor, Writer, And Diplomat Who Helped Shape America's Early History.
James Madison	James Madison Was Known As The "father Of The Constitution" For His Role In Drafting The U.s. Constitution And Bill Of Rights.
Alexander Hamilton	Alexander Hamilton Was A Founding Father Who Helped Create The United States. He Was A Strong Supporter Of A Strong National Government And The Economy.
John Jay	John Jay Was A Key Figure In The American Revolution And Helped Write The Federalist Papers.
Patrick Henry	Patrick Henry Was A Passionate Speaker Who Famously Said "give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death!" He Played A Key Role In The American Revolution.
Samuel Adams	Samuel Adams Was A Passionate Leader In The American Revolution And A Key Figure In The Fight For Independence From British Rule.
John Hancock	John Hancock Was A Wealthy Merchant Who Signed The Declaration Of Independence With A Big, Bold Signature.
Thomas Paine	Thomas Paine Was A Writer Who Inspired People To Fight For Independence From Britain.
George Mason	George Mason Was A Key Figure In Writing The Bill Of Rights And Believed In Protecting Individual Rights And Freedoms.
Roger Sherman	Roger Sherman Was A Key Figure In Drafting The Declaration Of Independence And The Constitution. He Was Known For His Practical Approach To Problem-solving And Compromise.
Richard Henry Lee	Richard Henry Lee Was A Founding Father Who Proposed The Resolution For Independence From Britain In The Continental Congress.
Mercy Otis Warren	American Writer And Historian Who Supported The American Revolution.
Abigail Adams	Abigail Adams Was A Strong And Intelligent Woman Who Advocated For Women's Rights And Education.
Martha Washington	Martha Washington Was The First First Lady Of The United States And A Supportive Wife To George Washington.
John Dickinson	John Dickinson Was A Wise And Influential Writer Who Helped Shape America's Early Government.
Gouverneur Morris	Gouverneur Morris Was A Key Figure In Writing The U.s. Constitution And Is Known For His Eloquent Speeches And Strong Beliefs In Individual Rights.
Charles Carroll	Charles Carroll Was A Wealthy Landowner And Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence.
Benjamin Rush	Benjamin Rush Was A Patriotic Doctor Who Signed The Declaration Of Independence.
John Witherspoon	John Witherspoon Was A Scottish-american Presbyterian Minister And A Founding Father Of The United States. He Was A Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence And Played A Key Role In Shaping Early American Education And Politics.
John Marshall	John Marshall Was The Chief Justice Of The Supreme Court And Helped Shape The American Legal System.
Elbridge Gerry	Elbridge Gerry: A Politician Who Helped Write The Declaration Of Independence And Refused To Sign The Constitution Because It Didn't Include A Bill Of Rights.
John Adams Jr.	Second President Of The United States, Helped Draft The Declaration Of Independence.
John Peter Muhlenberg	John Peter Muhlenberg - A Clergyman Who Became A Military Leader In The American Revolutionary War.
John Paul Jones	Revolutionary Naval Commander Known For His Famous Quote, "i Have Not Yet Begun To Fight."
Betsy Ross	Betsy Ross: Seamstress Who Sewed The First American Flag.
James Otis Jr.	James Otis Jr. Was A Passionate Lawyer Who Spoke Out Against British Tyranny And Inspired The American Revolution.
Nathan Hale	American Patriot Who Famously Said, "i Only Regret That I Have But One Life To Lose For My Country."
Paul Revere	Paul Revere Was A Famous American Patriot Who Warned The Colonists That The British Were Coming Before The Revolutionary War.
Ethan Allen	American Patriot And Leader Of The Green Mountain Boys In Vermont.
John Paul Jones	Revolutionary Naval Hero Who Said "i Have Not Yet Begun To Fight".
John Morton	John Morton Was An American Founding Father Who Signed The Declaration Of Independence In 1776.
Robert Morris	Robert Morris: A Wealthy Merchant Who Helped Finance The American Revolution.
Caesar Rodney	American Founding Father Who Played A Key Role In Delaware's Independence And The Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence.
John Sullivan	John Sullivan Was A Brave American General During The Revolutionary War.
Henry Knox	Revolutionary War General Who Became The First Secretary Of War For The United States.
Phyllis Wheatley	Phyllis Wheatley: The First African American Woman To Publish A Book Of Poetry In The United States.
James Wilson	James Wilson Was A Scottish-american Lawyer And Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence.