Founding Fathers Trivia
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This Caribbean island, struck by a devastating hurricane in 1772, was the birthplace of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers.
- Jamaica
- Barbados
- Puerto Rico
- Nevis
Despite never serving as president, this Founding Father's portrait appears on this high-denomination U.S. bill.
- $10 bill
- $20 bill
- $50 bill
- $100 bill
This famous duel in 1804 resulted in the death of a Founding Father at the hands of the sitting Vice President of the United States.
- Madison-Monroe Duel
- Adams-Hamilton Duel
- Burr-Hamilton Duel
- Burr-Jefferson Duel
This type of eyewear, invented in the 1780s, combines two lens strengths so wearers can see both near and far objects.
- Monocles
- Pince-nez
- Spectacles
- Bifocals
This U.S. denomination of paper currency features the portrait of the first Secretary of the Treasury, despite him never serving as President.
- $10 bill
- $50 bill
- $20 bill
- $1 bill
This annual publication, filled with weather predictions, proverbs, and practical advice, was published for 25 years starting in 1732.
- The Farmer's Almanac
- The Philadelphia Gazette
- Poor Richard's Almanack
- The Penny Post
This document, which established the framework of the U.S. government, was strongly supported by Hamilton through a series of persuasive essays.
- Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Articles of Confederation
- Declaration of Independence
This metal rod, mounted on buildings, safely conducts electrical discharges from storms into the ground.
- Ground wire
- Storm spike
- Electric mast
- Lightning rod
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