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Quite literally, they founded the United States of America. They were the leaders of the American Revolution. They expressed people's frustration and resentment with British rule. They acted on that anger to declare independence and lead the country through eight years of war to achieve it. They wrote the constutution and persuaded people to accept and ratify it. They formed the first government under Washington and served in the first congresses. They wrote the Bill of Rights.
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Why did the founding fathers decide that the United States should be a republic?
Because they felt that a republican government, being accountable to the people, would be most likely to protect indinidual rights and least likely to become tyrannical. Michael Montagne novanet choices... a. to keep power in the hands of the wealthy b. to take power away from landholders c. to give a voive in their government d. to increase the powers of governors
What is the separation of powers for?
To act as a check on the power of the different branches of government, so that one of them can't become too powerful. The founding fathers feared a monarchy like the one they had just worked so hard to gain independence from.
What were George Washington's roles as a founding father?
His role as a founding father was to become the first president of the united Staets.
What did the Founding Fathers believe was the purpose of government?
a strong government.
Why did the declaration of independence become part of the American creed?
The Declaration of Independence became part of the American creed as it was the basis of founding the nation. It contains all the relevant principles of the nation.
