Do you know the names of America's Founding Fathers? In Who Are the Founding Fathers?, you and your kids will learn that answer to that question! This video discusses some of the facts about these important individuals. It also talks about some other people who are often considered founding fathers or mothers because of their own contributions to the founding of this nation.
George Washington is referred to as the Father of His Country because he was a great leader. He led the revolutionary army against the British in their war for freedom. He became the president of the United States after a unanimous vote! In fact, four of the seven Founding Fathers became presidents.
This video also describes some of Benjamin Franklin's contributions. Aside from being a politician, he was a scientist and inventor. Did you know he invented bifocal glasses? He and the other Founding Fathers collaborated on several important documents that helped unite the colonists of the country. These include the Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers, and the Treaty of Paris. This video also reminds us that these men were not perfect and made many mistakes in their lives.
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What you will learn in Who Are the Founding Fathers?:
0:00 Introduction to the Founding Fathers
0:51 Why people use the term "founding father"
1:50 Facts about George Washington
3:03 Governmental roles of other Founding Fathers
3:55 Facts about Benjamin Franklin
4:33 Documents that helped unite colonists
6:06 Other individuals listed as Founding Fathers
6:54 Review of information
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